Frequently Asked Questions

• The Non- Surgical, Non- invasive, High Energy Waves, Safe, Fast ,and Advantageous Treatment. It is pain free treatment with no major side effects.

• SWT is a better alternative therapy which may prevent the need for surgical intervention in several orthopaedic conditions with nearly the same results, but without major side effects or scars. It is scar free treatment.

• SWT improves the blood supply of the tissue which speeds recovery.

• SWT significantly decreases inflammation which reduces pain and enhances functional activity

• The Shockwave Therapy (SWT) is established for over 30 years, however, the technology has improved significantly.

• SWT is delivered through various machines which have different energy outputs

Our machine is the one of the top of the range of UK if not of the worldwide machines. It delivers the following:

– Focused Shock Waves (FSW)

– Radial Shock Waves (RSW)

– Standard Frequency Message

Focused Shock Waves.
Waves are focused over the affected area to produce maximum benefit

Radial Shock Waves.
Radial waves are less focused but helps to improve blood supply to the area.

Standard Frequency Massage
It delivers normal muscle massage which speed tissue healing and pain relief Unlike other centres our patients receive triple treatment in every session. This has
greatly improved the outcome and patient satisfaction.
*SWT is highly effective treatment for acute as well as chronic pain with success rate of 70% to 90 %

Shockwave Therapy offers the following over traditional therapies

• NICE approved

• Non-Invasive

• Rapid pain relief

• Resumption of normal functional activities

• 70 – 90% success rate

• No Anaesthesia required

• No medication

• Just 3 – 5 sessions of 5 – 15 minutes treatments

• Shockwave Therapy is carried out by our experienced staff.

The procedure is safe one. Minor discomfort or pain during or after treatment is expected. Other less common side effects include minor skin bruising, reddening, or swelling of the treated area.

Shockwave is unsuitable in the following circumstances:

• Skin infection or abrasion at the treatment site

• If you have received a Steroid injection within 6 weeks

• Pregnancy

• Blood clotting disorders including taking anti-coagulant medications e.g.

  Warfarin

• If you have a Pacemaker fitted

• Under 18 years (except in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease)