Extracorporal Shockwave therapy is a relatively new and highly effective, well researched treatment, mainly used for chronic, localised areas that have not settled or responded well to conventional treatments e.g. plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, shoulder problems. etc. The treatment works by applying energetic (not electrical) shockwaves to the painful area. The shockwaves helps to break down injured tissue and calcifications as well as initiating increased blood circulation to the area which in turn accelerates the body’s own healing processes. It promotes the formation of collagen which makes the tissues stronger. The effect of the treatment continues for up to three months, following treatment the tissues are stronger and more resilient.
.This is carried out in a normal physiotherapy session as an additional complimentary treatment, as we feel to get the most out of this treatment it is better combined with other physiotherapy modalities, advice and exercise.
