There are two types of shockwave treatment focal and radial. Focal shockwave is more powerful and produces more benefits than radial alone. The majority of research is based on focal shockwave, therefore a combination of focal & radial works well. Most clinics only offer radial shockwave so it is worth checking what type they offer.
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy produces a physical sound wave which transmits into the tissue causing a mechanical stimulation, which has a molecular-biological effect called mechanotransduction. This stimulates a healing process to begin in the damaged tissue which results in recovery.
We have offered shockwave therapy in Horsham, West Sussex since 2018.
Patients who have suffered chronic injuries for months/years have a short course of ESWT and experienced great improvements, often becoming pain free. A typical treatment course would be 4-6 sessions over a period of 2 months. The peak recovery is seen approximately 4 weeks after the final treatment; patients are then reassessed.
We offer Focal & Radial shockwave therapy unlike most clinics which only offer the less powerful radial option.
Effects of shock wave therapy:
- Increases the release of neuropeptides such as substance P (mediates pain, causes vasodilation and stimulates angiogenesis).
- Inhibits cox ll enzyme reducing the inflammatory response.
- Reduces pain (pain gate control theory).
- Stimulates cellular health.
Conditions treated
- Tennis/Golfer’s elbow
- Greater trochanteric pain syndrome
- Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
- Patella tendinopathy
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shoulder calcific tendinopathy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is non invasive, safe, doesn’t require analgesia.
It is available to patients up to the age of 60-70 dependent on health.
Whether you are suffering with painful feet when you get out of bed or are having difficulty playing golf due to elbow pain this may be what you need to recover. We also treat athletes who are struggling with running injuries who are not healing with conventional treatments.
Chris Wilson has completed standard and advanced training courses in ESWT and uses a high quality Swiss machine made by Storz. Equipment, training and experience are important. Liz Tollfree and Kaan Thorpe have also completed their training courses.
If you have any questions about whether ESWT can help you please contact us.
Call us today on 01403 252228 to discuss how Extracorporeal shock wave therapy can help you.
