Range.Shockwave Therapy

Radial shockwave therapy is used for the treatment of a number of chronic soft tissue injuries including tennis/golfers elbow, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, patellar tendinopathy & rotator cuff tendinopathy, or to assist with pain management.

This form of treatment was developed from other medical indications (treating kidney stones) and is widely used in Europe & North America for treatment of the above soft tissue conditions. There are numerous published scientific studies, which you are free to examine, the majority of which demonstrate significant outcomes. Most importantly, it has shown to be a safe treatment option.

About The Treatment

After a simple examination of the affected area, shockwaves are applied via a handpiece held against the skin. The initial phase of treatment may cause some pain however this indicates correct targeting of the problem area. This is usually followed by numbness or heaviness in the area and the latter phase of the treatment feels less or no pain. 

The treatment sessions are of 10 minutes duration during which you will receive 2000-2500 pulses. Many patients get pain relief immediately after the first treatment. Depending on the condition and your response you may require between 1 and 5 treatments, although 3 is usually sufficient.