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My Podiatrist has the answer you have been searching for! Shockwave Therapy is the latest in pain relief technology and is common treatment option utilised by our experienced podiatrists.

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a new technology utilised to treat painful and chronic musculoskeletal conditions that have been present for 6 months or more and in cases where icing, stretching, footwear modification, strapping or orthoses have not been able to resolve 100% of the issue.Conditions that can be easily treated with Shockwave Therapy:

• Plantar Fasciitis (heel/ arch pain)
• Achilles Tendinitis
• Morton's Neuroma
• Bursitis
• Heel Spurs
• Severs Condition
• Shin splints
• Ganglion

How does Shockwave Therapy work?

Shockwave Therapy is a safe, gentle and non-invasive treatment that works through the use of high intensity sound waves being transmitted from the probe to a localised area. Initially, it may feel uncomfortable, however, this indicates that the podiatrist is targeting the correct area. The treatment only goes for a few minutes and pain relief is almost instantaneous. The Podiatrist applies a gel to the skin and will move the probe around, concentrating on a range of muscles and areas that are tense, tight or chronically injured. The goal is to enhance metabolic activity and enhance bloody supply, stimulate a healing response and reduce pain and inflammation.

The benefits of Shockwave Therapy include:

• Success rate of 75% in clinical studies.
• Non-invasive solution for chronic pain in shoulder, back, heel, knee or elbow.
• No needles, drugs or anaesthesia required during treatment.
• No surgery required
• Treatment is fast & effective with excellent cost/ effectiveness ratio.
• New technology with proven medical benefits.
• Used in orthopaedics, rehabilitation and sports medicine.
• No side effects.

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