SHOCKWAVE

THERAPY

At Gait & Rehab Clinic we use Shockwave Therapy
to reduce pain & speed up the healing process of
chronic foot and ankle conditions.

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses sound waves to reduce pain levels and accelerate healing times.

Your Podiatrist may recommend a course of Shockwave Therapy following your Initial Assessment and is often combined with other modalities, such as: an exercise programme; activity modification; changes to footwear or orthotic therapy.

Shockwave works by creating sound waves which increases the blood flow within the affected area, stimulating cell regeneration and healing, and decreasing local factors which can cause pain. It is often used to treat:

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS

  • COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT

  • EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT

  • STERILE INSTRUMENTS

  • PRIVATE CONSULTATION

  • INSURED WITH RCOP

  • PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Morton's Neuroma

  • Peroneal Tendonitis

  • Achilles Tendon Injuries

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction

WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT

History

Your practitioner will take a full medical, medication & lifestyle history if you have never visited the clinic before, or review it if you have. All your information is taken in a private room and stored on our secure database for your privacy & security.

Assessment

Before any treatment, your practitioner will undertake a visual and physical examination of your feet and lower limbs to assess the extent of your condition and the treatment plan they will follow to achieve the best outcome.

Treatment

Once you and our practitioner are happy with the treatment plan, we will apply a connecting gel to the affected area and the shockwaves will be delivered via the pulsating applicator. We aim to deliver 2000 pulses, which typically takes 3 minutes per treatment site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of Shockwave Therapy?

We aim to provide professional, affordable foot care at all times. Our treatment fees therefore reflect the high standard of care we provide.

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How many treatments will I need?

The most recent research points to how long you’ve had your injury for as to how many sessions may be required. If for example, you’ve had pain for between 6 weeks and 3 months, typically 3 sessions are required. For those with pain over 6 months, 5+ sessions maybe required.

Our practitioner will assess your response after each session to determine how many more treatments may be needed.

Treatments are spaced 1 week apart, as Shockwave Therapy has a cumulative effect.

Who can receive this treatment?

Shockwave is suitable for most adults as it is non-invasive and has minimal side effects.

However, shockwave is not suitable:

- 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 16 (except in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease)

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