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Shockwave Therapy treats certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis, patella tendinitis, Achilles tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, and proximal hamstring tendinitis.
Shockwave Therapy treats certain conditions such as plantar fasciitis, patella tendinitis, Achilles tendinopathy, greater trochanteric pain syndrome, and proximal hamstring tendinitis.
Shockwave Therapy sends energetic sound waves through the skin to the injured area. Experts believe this triggers the body’s healing response, increasing blood flow and accelerating healing.
Before your appointment
Before the appointment, you should inform the medical team about any medication you are taking. This is also a good opportunity to ask any questions.
At the appointment
Your consultant will locate the pain using palpitation. They will mark the area and apply the contact gel. A special device delivers the shockwaves for 2-3 minutes. At first, you may feel some discomfort, but it should lessen as the treatment continues.
After the appointment
After your appointment, you should sit and rest.
Shockwave Therapy is considered safe. However, it’s important to understand the risks.
You may experience:
The treatment isn’t suitable for everyone. You will not be able to have Shockwave Therapy if you:
Your doctor will take a full medical history to determine if you have any absolute contraindications for the therapy.
After the treatment, you should sit and rest until you feel ready. You may experience reduced pain or no pain at all following the treatment. However, you may feel pain again, but it should only last a few days. You can go straight home and back to work following the treatment. If needed, you can take over-the-counter painkillers to manage the pain. You should avoid strenuous activities that stress the treated area for 48 hours.
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You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Give us a call or use our contact form to get in touch with us. After receiving your referral, we will contact you to arrange a suitable time and date for your appointment.
We Contact You
Within 24 hours, a member of our team will offer you an appointment date and time that suits you. Following the scheduling of your appointment, you will be required to attend one of our clinics for your consultation or scan.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment on your chosen date and time to see one of our highly qualified consultants. After your appointment, a consultant will prepare a written report, which will be sent to your referring clinician within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you require any further tests, treatments, or reviews, we will refer you and take care of the booking process. If you need a copy of your report or images, please contact us, and we can arrange this.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists—consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
Some of our treatments are available on the NHS, click here to learn more about the different way to pay for your care
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