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Shockwave Therapy
Market Harbourough

Experience treatment innovation with Shockwave Therapy.

Discover the enhance healing benefits of Shockwave Therapy

Looking for a highly effective, clinically proven and non-invasive solution to a longstanding issue or chronic pain? Look no further!

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy is a game-changing treatment option for those dealing with chronic soft tissue injuries such as plantar fasciitis, achilles pain, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow, patella tendinopathy, hip pain, lingering sports injuries and many other conditions.

At The Injury Clinic, we are proud to stay at the forefront of medical advancements, providing the latest and most effective treatments as part of our commitment to providing care that moves with the times and your health needs.

How does Shockwave Therapy work?

Shockwave therapy works by using targeted pulses of high energy sound waves to promote and accelerate your body’s natural healing process. By stimulating blood flow and promoting cellular repair, this cutting-edge treatment helps kick-start the body’s ‘stalled’ healing response to alleviate pain, improve function and accelerate your recovery.

Whether you’re struggling with chronic tendinopathy, foot and heel pain, tendinitis or a running injuries; shockwave therapy offers a proven pathway to recovery without the need for surgery or steroid injections.

Who is Shockwave Therapy for?

Shockwave therapy is ideal for individuals struggling with longstanding injuries or chronic pain that have not recovered with previous treatments or have been persistent for several months.

We help a range of people through shockwave therapy including:

Active Individuals – where arch or heel pain is stopping them getting about even when walking or shoulder or arm pain is limiting daily activities.

Athletes – where long-standing sports injuries such as runners knee, tennis elbow, hip pain or achilles pain is hampering their training and affecting performance – despite resting!

Older Individuals – where chronic injuries such as frozen shoulder, knee pain, calcific tendinopathy or plantar fasciitis is reducing their mobility and affecting independence.

What can Shockwave Therapy treat?

Shockwave has proven highly effective in the treatment of a number of persistent conditions including, but not limited to:

  • Plantar Fasciitis: A common cause of heel and arch pain.
  • Achilles Tendinopathy: Pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon.
  • Patella Tendinopathy: Chronic knee pain caused by overuse such as runner’s knee.
  • Tennis and Golfer’s Elbow: Pain on the inside or outside of the elbow that can affect grip strength.
  • Frozen Shoulder: Limited shoulder mobility and pain with movement.
  • Hip Pain: Conditions like Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
  • Shin Pain: Like medial tibial stress syndrome and shin splints.
  • Jaw Pain: Such as TMJ issues affecting opening and closing of your mouth.

If you’ve been putting up with one of these conditions and are yet to find an effective solution, you may be a candidate for our Shockwave Therapy service.

At The Injury Clinic, we’re committed to helping you overcome pain and injury and achieve your health goals with cutting-edge treatments like shockwave therapy.

Don’t let chronic pain hold you back – Speak to the team today and take the first step towards enhanced recovery!

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Shockwave therapy FAQs

What’s different about The Injury Clinic Shockwave approach?

As early adopters of shockwave therapy for several years now, we know what works (and more importantly what doesn’t) when it comes to using shockwave therapy in your treatment.

As fantastic a treatment as shockwave therapy is, for long lasting results, we know it’s only as good as the exercise programme that runs alongside it! As exercise rehabilitation specialists we’re well placed to give you the right exercise at the right stage to help you get the most out of your recovery.

Their are many cheaper shockwave machine options on the market today. To ensure we are only ever offering you the best, we only use equipment and training from the industry’s leading provider. 

With all this in mind – you can be assured that you are receiving the best care with The Injury Clinic approach.

What should I expect?

Initial Consultation 

Your journey begins with an in-depth consultation to assess your condition and determine if shockwave therapy is right for you and your condition. Our specialists will then create a personalised treatment plan to address your specific needs (this will include no. of treatments and required frequency). 

Treatment Sessions

Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes and to begin with is performed on a weekly basis. During the treatment, you’ll feel rapid pulses of energy (not unlike being flicked with an elastic band) applied to the area. While some clients find this mildly uncomfortable, the intensity can be adjusted to suit your comfort level.

Post-Treatment

Mild swelling or redness at the treatment site is normal and temporary. Some patients may experience a brief increase in symptoms, which is part of the healing process.

Many clients experience an improvement in symptoms almost immediately while others can take several weeks to start feeling the benefit.

How effective is Shockwave Therapy?

For the right conditions at the right stage of your recovery, shockwave therapy is highly effective. 

Studies have shown success rates of between 70-95% for a range of conditions, leading to Shockwave therapy being recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinic Excellence (NICE) and used as a safe alternative to steroid injections and surgery for many longstanding and difficult to heal injuries.

How many Shockwave treatments will I need?

We find that clients achieve the most successful long term results following a course of 6 shockwave therapy treatments.

This is a prescriptive approach and as such is offered as a package.

It’s important to note that the exercise rehabilitation component of your plan of care also plays a vital role in the long term results you can expect in your recovery. This aspect of your care will typically be required to be continued after your shockwave course for best results.

Can I have Shockwave Therapy on multiple areas?

Yes – for those experiencing symptoms in another area (e.g. both achilles) that is also suitable for shockwave therapy, we offer an extended additional area shockwave package too.

Please feel free to ask a member of our team about this.

What are the contraindications?

Shockwave therapy is not suitable during pregnancy or for individuals with:

  • Blood clotting disorders
  • Taking anti-platelet medication (such as aspirin, clopidogrel etc.) or anticoagulants (such as warfarin, rivaroxaban etc.)
  • Infection of the affected area
  • Bone cancer
  • Cardiac pacemakers or implanted devices
  • History of tendon / ligament rupture
  • Steroid injection in past 12 weeks

Your safety is our priority and all potential risks will be discussed during your consultation before commencing treatment. 

Are there any side effects?

Shockwave therapy is a safe treatment; you may notice some redness, mild swelling or numbness of the treated area and in a few cases, a brief increase in symptoms can be felt following treatment. This should resolve in a few hours/days. In rare circumstances there is a small risk of tendon or ligament rupture. 

How should I prepare?

It is important that you refrain from taking any anti-inflammatory medications prior to commencing  your course of treatment and refrain from any activities that aggravate your symptoms on the day of your treatment.

Get in touch.

Got a question? Feel free to send us a message and one of the team will get back to you asap, if you’d like to talk to someone directly, give the clinic a call on 01858 390 065

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