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?
HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
STERILE INSTRUMENTS
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
INSURED WITH RCOP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Plantar Fasciitis
Morton's Neuroma
Achilles Tendon Injuries
Osteoarthritis
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.
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.
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.
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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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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.
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)