Shockwave Therapy.
Shockwave Therapy is a cutting-edge treatment used widely in orthopaedics and rehabilitation, to accelerate healing and reduce pain — especially in chronic or stubborn injuries.
The term “shockwave” refers to mechanical pressure pulses that travel through the body in waves. These waves are generated using compressed air and delivered at high speed through a handheld device applied directly to the skin.nThe low-energy sound waves increase blood flow to the injured area, stimulate tissue repair and cell regeneration and reduce local inflammation and pain signals.
Shockwave Therapy: How It Works
Treatment Plan
A typical course consists of four sessions, spaced 7–10 days apart, followed by a six-week review to assess progress. This review period gives the body time to respond to the therapy and allows the shockwaves to take effect at the pain centres. In some cases, a second course may be recommended for long-term results.
Shockwave therapy is most effective when combined with targeted rehabilitation exercises. For this reason, we include a tailored exercise program as part of your treatment plan to maximise recovery and ensure long term improvement.
Although the shockwave application itself takes no more than 15 minutes, each session includes:
Education about your condition and the healing process
Expert advice to support recovery
A personalised post-treatment plan, including rehabilitation guidance
The Science
Shockwave therapy helps the body heal by triggering several beneficial biological responses:
New Blood Vessel Formation
The pressure waves create tiny capillary micro-ruptures in tendons and bone, which stimulate increased blood flow. This delivers nutrients and oxygen needed to repair damaged tissue.Breakdown of Calcifications
Microtrauma or repeated strain can lead to calcium build-up in soft tissues. Shockwaves help break down calcified fibroblasts, restoring normal function.Collagen Production
Collagen is essential for repairing ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissue. Shockwave therapy boosts procollagen synthesis, accelerating structural healing.Reversal of Chronic Inflammation
Long-standing injuries can become stuck in an unproductive inflammatory cycle. Shockwave therapy promotes a controlled inflammatory response, reactivating the body’s natural healing process.
As a leading non-invasive treatment, Shockwave Therapy is highly effective for persistent soft tissue injuries such as Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Hip Bursitis, Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Subacromial Shoulder pain, and Calcific Tendonitis of the shoulder.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right For You?
Shockwave therapy is safe for many people, but it is unsuitable in the following circumstances:
- If you are pregnant
- If you have a blood clotting disorder (including thrombosis)
- If you are taking oral anti-coagulants
- If you have received a Steroid injection within 6 weeks
- If you have a pacemaker fitted
- If tumours are present at the treatment site
- If you have an infection or skin abrasion at the treatment site
- If you are under 18 (except in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease)
- Any treatment over an air-filled area such as the lungs or guts
Shockwave Therapy Evidence and Guidelines
We follow guidance from NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), which supports the use of extracorporeal shockwave therapy for conditions like achilles tendon problems, hip pain, tennis elbow, and calcific tendonitis of the shoulder. NICE is a special health authority of the National Health Service (NHS).
Read the Nice Guidelines on Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy here:
Pricing.
One Area (30 minutes)
Two Areas (30 minutes)
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Contact us.
If you would like to discuss your condition and see how we can help, please get in touch with our friendly team.
Tel: 01256 541515
Email: info@square-one.uk.com