What is Focused Shock Wave Therapy?
Focused Shock Wave Therapy is a cutting-edge non-invasive treatment method that harnesses the power of shock waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes. It's often used to treat injured bones, joints, muscles, tendons and other soft tissues. This revolutionary technology is reshaping the way we approach pain management and musculoskeletal disorders.
In the body, these high energy acoustic waves stimulate the cells and the body’s intrinsic healing mechanism. By using Extracorporeal Focused Shock Wave Therapy, the wave is focused through a lens and transmitted into the body, up to a depth of about 4.7”.
Because of the conditions it is used to treat, shock wave therapy is commonly used by athletes or those with ‘overuse’ injuries, although studies show it can benefit anyone currently undergoing physiotherapy for a range of complaints.
With no need for painkillers, shock wave therapy can offer fast pain relief and aid recovery for a range of chronic conditions including:
- Repetitive strain injury (RSI)
- Achilles Tendonitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Knee and joint arthritis
- Shin splints
- Tennis Elbow
- Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (otherwise known as shin splints)
- Hamstring issues
- Any other chronic soft-tissue joint conditions causing long-term pain