Shockwave Therapy is an evidence-based procedure that uses audible high energy sound waves, passed through the skin, to an injured tendon or ligament. Shockwaves have been used in medicine to break down kidney stones. More recently, in musculoskeletal medicine, they are used to stimulate the metabolism and blood circulation to damaged tissue to encourage it to regenerate and heal.
Essentially, this breaks up scar tissue within the injured tendon or ligament to enable it to re-heal without the scarring. Up to 80% of patients report significant improvement in their symptoms after just 3 treatments sessions, with many reporting pain relief straight after their first treatment.
Most tendon problems throughout the body will benefit from shockwave therapy.
The most common are:
Provides relief from pain and other symptoms within 1 to 3 treatments for most patients.
Shockwave Therapy speeds up the body’s natural healing process.
Treatment is as an outpatient and is a realistic alternative to surgery.
Shockwave Therapy can be supplementary to your Physiotherapy treatment to reduce recovery time.