Shockwave therapy available at Parkside Suite Heatherwood

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Relieve persistent tendon pain without surgery

If ongoing tendon pain is stopping you from enjoying daily activities, exercise, or work, Shockwave Therapy could provide the relief you’ve been looking for.

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), an advanced, evidence-based treatment is designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes and help reduce pain caused by long-standing tendon and soft tissue conditions.

 

Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing within damaged tissues. Rather than masking symptoms, Shockwave Therapy stimulates the body’s own repair mechanisms to promote long-term recovery.

Delivered directly to the affected area through the skin, the treatment works by:

  • Increasing blood circulation
  • Encouraging tissue repair and regeneration
  • Stimulating the body’s natural healing response
  • Reducing pain by decreasing nerve sensitivity

A safe, evidence-based alternative to surgery for many chronic tendon conditions, the treatment requires no surgery, injections, or downtime, making it an effective option for patients experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain. 

How many treatments will I need?

Shockwave Therapy is delivered by our experienced physiotherapists using a handheld device applied directly to the painful area.

A typical treatment programme includes:

  • 3 to 6 treatment sessions
  • One session per week
  • Treatment times of approximately 5 to 20 minutes

Sessions are quick, with minimal disruption to your daily routine and little to no recovery time required. Most patients can return to their normal daily activities immediately after treatment.

Is Shockwave Therapy suitable for me?

 Shockwave Therapy can be particularly beneficial for persistent tendon conditions that have not responded to treatments such as physiotherapy, rest, orthotics, or injections.

Common conditions treated include:

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Lateral Hip Pain)

If you’re unsure whether your condition is suitable for Shockwave Therapy, our physiotherapists can advise you during an assessment.

Cost and suitability

Shockwave Therapy is available to insured and self paying patients. No GP referral is required to access this service.

Patients can self refer to the Parkside Physiotherapy service and a member of the team will make contact to discuss symptoms and suitability. 

Each treatment session costs £99 with a saving when bulk booking:  

 1 session – £99  |  3 sessions – £275  |  6 sessions – £550. 

Book an appointment  

Shockwave Therapy is exclusively available at Parkside Suite Heatherwood. To book an appointment, email: fhft.parksidephysiohwd@nhs.net or call: 0300 614 4107.