Shockwave Therapy
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (r-ESWT) is an evidence-based treatment that involves passing low energy pressure waves into damaged tissues to increase blood flow and stimulate repair, whilst reducing pain and allowing your body to restart its own natural healing process.
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This treatment is widely used in physiotherapy, podiatry, osteopathy, sports medicine and orthopaedics. It provides fast pain relief and increased mobility. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven and recognised by the top orthopaedic hospitals and used by high-profile professional sports bodies.
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The therapy eliminates pain and restores mobility, thus improving your quality of life. In chronic conditions alone, an overall success rate ranges from 60-80% when other therapeutic treatments have been unsuccessful. At SW Podiatry & Health Clinic, our podiatrists use this therapy to treat plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy, and other foot and lower limb issues.
Procedure
Treatment sessions typically last 10–20 minutes, and while some patients may find the sensation slightly uncomfortable, we gradually increase the frequency to help you adjust and ensure the experience is manageable.
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The number of sessions required depends on the condition being treated, but we generally recommend 3 to 6 treatments spaced weekly for best results. Most patients begin to feel improvement within the first few sessions.
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Shockwave is ideal for those who’ve had persistent pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments, offering a safe, effective alternative without the need for medication or surgery.
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When used alongside our MSK Biomechanical Assessment, Shockwave Therapy helps not only to relieve your symptoms but also to address the underlying cause — getting you back to feeling your best and reducing the risk of the problem returning. While Shockwave is highly effective for many conditions, it’s not suitable for everyone, so if you’re unsure whether it’s right for you, we recommend booking an assessment first to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
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