Shockwave Therapy in London

Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave Therapy in Canary Wharf

Shockwave 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. What sports injuries can be treated with shockwave therapy?

Shockwave therapy is used to reduce pain and promote healing from tendinopathy and many other sports injuries. Some examples include: Achilles’ tendonopathies Knee pain, Shoulder pain, Elbow pain, Leg pain, Hip pain

Shockwave therapy FAQs

Is shockwave therapy painful?

You may experience some discomfort during treatment but the pain should be tolerable. Energy levels can be adjusted accordingly. Due to the analgesic effect of Shockwave Therapy many patients report immediate pain relief following treatment.

Is shockwave therapy safe?

Shockwave therapy is very safe, it has NICE guidance for many indications and is used within the NHS. Shockwave Therapy performed by qualified therapists is largely risk-free.

Who uses shockwave therapy?

This treatment is widely used in physiotherapy, podiatry, osteopathy, sports medicine and orthopaedics to provide fast pain relief and increased mobility. Shockwave Therapy is clinically proven, recognized by the top orthopaedic hospitals and used by high-profile professional sports bodies.

How successful is the treatment?

After only 2-3 sessions, many patients report complete pain relief or significant pain reduction. The therapy eliminates pain or 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.

How many sessions are needed?

The amount of treatment sessions will vary dependent on the type of conditions being treated. As a rule, 3 – 6 treatment sessions are advised. Sessions are 15 minutes.