What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shock Waves are movements of extremely high pressure caused by, for example, an explosion, an earthquake or a plane breaking the sound barrier. Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is the application of Shock Waves in medicine. It is clinically proven that pressure waves, when applied to injured tissues, stimulate metabolic reactions and promote the initial phases of healing. Radial shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses pulses of sound energy to stimulate your body’s natural healing process. Despite the name, there’s no electricity or “shock” involved - just focused sound waves delivered to the area that needs support.
These Sound Waves Help To:
- Boost blood flow – brings oxygen and nutrients to the area which speeds up tissue repair
- Reduce pain and inflammation – alters how nerves communicate pain
- Break down scar tissue – helping to restore flexibility and reduce stiffness
- Encourage tissue repair and regeneration – encouraging the body to produce healing cells such as fibroblasts and growth factors
- Interrupt pain signals – reducing pain and discomfort
- Promote collagen production – which is essential for tendon and ligament healing
The treatment is delivered through a handheld device placed on the skin. Most people describe the sensation as a series of firm taps or pulses. There’s no need for injections, medication, or downtime afterward.
What can ESWT be used to treat?
- Achilles Tendon
- Heel Pain
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Mortons Neuroma
- Anterior Knee Pain
- Foot or Ankle Tendon pain
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)
- Patella Tendinopathy (Anterior knee pain)
- Illiotibial Band Syndrome- ITB (Lateral knee pain / Runners knee)
- Bone Spurs
- Further Indications
OUR LOCATIONS
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Shockwave therapy is available at Evegate and Folkestone clinics.
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01233 234880
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Mon-Fri 08:30 AM - 16:45 PM
Sat-Sun Closed
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1-2 Hembrow Evegate Business Park Smeeth Kent TN25 6SX
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01233 234880
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The Annexe, 26 Cheriton Gardens Folkestone Kent CT20 2AS