Radial Shockwave Therapy

"Bringing Elite Technology To Our Community"

Not Just a Gimmick

At TOP Physiotherapy we don't endorse fancy new technologies that only give people short term results. We are grounded in the evidence and that is why we have invested in Radial Shockwave Therapy. The gold standard management for tendinopathies.

We understand how pain from tendinopathies can hold you back from living life to the fullest. We want to make the technologies only usually available to elite athletes available to our community. This is why we have made a significant investment in Radial Shock Wave Therapy.

"Gold Standard Care"

This groundbreaking and non-invasive treatment technology has been shown to be one of the most effective ways to reduce pain and promote healing for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions including:

Achilles Tendonitis
Plantar fasciitis
Lateral Hip Pain
Hamstring Strains
Shoulder (Rotator Cuff) - Tendinopathies
Tennis / Golfers elbow
Knee pain

and many more....

If you want to understand whether radial shockwave therapy could help you then please get in touch

What to Expect:

Unfortunately shockwave therapy is not a golden bullet that can fix every ache and pain anyone has. We must first confirm the diagnosis and ensure shockwave therapy would be suitable for the condition before booking in someone for a course of shockwave therapy. We also would not perform shockwave therapy in isolation, it would always be coupled with other conservative treatments such as exercise, activity modification and manual therapy.

If your clinician does feel shockwave therapy will accelerate your recovery then a course of 3 - 9 sessions will be prescribed.

The healthcare provider applies a gel or fluid to the treatment area to improve conduction of the waves.
The handpiece is moved over the area where shockwaves are to be applied, typically for a duration of about 5–10 minutes.
Sessions may vary in frequency (usually 3-6 sessions), depending on the severity of the condition being treated.

Overall, radial shockwave therapy is a popular treatment because it's non-invasive, does not require anaesthesia, and has minimal downtime. The pressure waves promote healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility in the treated area.

Packages:

Your clinician will guide you regarding the package that is right for you, each session will take roughly 15-20 minutes. The packages we offer are as follows:

Block of 3 sessions - £180

Block of 6 sessions - £350

Block of 9 sessions - £495

Bolt On To 30 minute Physiotherapy Session (+£20) - £75

The Geeky Bit

For those of you a little more scientifically inclined this is how shockwave therapy works:

Generation of Acoustic Waves: The radial shockwave device generates high-energy acoustic waves, which are delivered through a handpiece. These waves spread radially outward from the point of contact.
Pressure Pulses: The acoustic waves create rapid pressure changes in the tissues they pass through, generating both compression and decompression phases. These waves cause microtrauma or stimulation to tissues, including muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
Effect on Tissue:
- Pain Relief: The shockwaves help to disrupt pain signals and trigger the release of pain-relieving endorphins. They also reduce the sensitivity of pain receptors in the affected area.
- Collagen Stimulation: Radial shock waves stimulate collagen production, which promotes the healing of damaged tissues, particularly tendons and ligaments.
- Improved Blood Flow: The shockwaves increase circulation to the treated area, enhancing nutrient delivery and accelerating tissue repair.
- Breakdown of Calcifications: In cases of tendon calcifications (such as calcific shoulder tendinopathy), the shockwaves help break down the calcified deposits, facilitating their reabsorption by the body.
No Direct Contact with Bone: Unlike focused shockwave therapy (which targets deeper tissue layers), radial shockwaves are less intense and only affect the superficial layers of the tissue. This is why radial shockwave therapy is often used for conditions like tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and other soft tissue injuries.