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What Is Schockwave Therapy?

A shockwave is essentially a pressure disturbance or a large amplitude pressure disturbance that propagates. Shockwaves were initially employed as a non invasive treatment for kidney stones (from the early 1970's, with treatment proper starting in the 1980's), and it has become a first line intervention for such conditions.

Effectiveness?

  • Most clinical research has used between 3 - 5 sessions at low energy levels (typical therapy application), and it is suggested up to 7 sessions may be needed in the more recalcitrant lesions
  • However there have been no RCT trials yet to determine the most optimum number of therapy sessions (or intervals)
  • Typically 3 - 5 sessions appear to be effective for the majority of patients, spaced such as to let the tissue 'reaction' at least partly subside from the first session before the next treatment is delivered. Optimal treatmentspacing has yet to be identified in the published reaserch evidence.

What Shockwave Therapy Can Help You With

The areas with the strongest research and anecdotal evidence includes:

Palantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, Patellar tendonipathy, Tennis and Golfers elbow (medical and lateral epicondylalgia), Biceps tendinopathy and Supraspinatus tendinopathy.

 

Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasciitis

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Achilles Pain

Achilles Pain

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Golfers & Tennis Elbow

Golfers & Tennis Elbow

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What Does It Actually Do?

It takes a Tissue from a more chronic to a more acute state, and in doing so, provides a stimulus (trigger) to a 'stalled' repair sequence. This is actually consistent with other apporaches employed in therapy - such as some manual therapies (e.g. eccentric loading) and some eletrotherapy interventions (e.g. provocative ultrasound or laser treatments). The following are the most strongly established treatment effects at therapy ShockWave levels.

  • Mechanical stimulation
  • Increased local blood flow
  • Increase in cellular activity - release of substance P, prostaglandin E2, NO, TGF ß, VEGF and almost certainly other inflammatory cytokines
  • Transient analgesic effect on afferent nerves
  • Break down calcific deposits (primarily, but not exclusively in tendon)

What Our Customer's Think

We have had some great results since 2007 and to show our dedication we also hold the prestigious Patient Partnership Quality Mark (PPQM) from the Royal College of Chiropractic but don't believe us, read some of our testimonials!

Number 1
Sarah N, DerbyMarch 2022
"I had been plagued with unexplained numbness and dizziness in my left arm and shoulder. I found Stuart through a search engine on the internet, called and made an appointment for the following day. After just one treatment I felt better; after three more sessions much of my pain had disappeared. "
Sarah N, DerbyMarch 2022
"I had been plagued with unexplained numbness and dizziness in my left arm and shoulder. I found Stuart through a search engine on the internet, called and made an appointment for the following day. After just one treatment I felt better; after three more sessions much of my pain had disappeared. "
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Katy BlaggAugust 2022
"This practice is fantastic and very welcoming. Both the consultation and treatment made me feel very safe and listened too. I would recommend this practice to all family and friends. "
Katy BlaggAugust 2022
"This practice is fantastic and very welcoming. Both the consultation and treatment made me feel very safe and listened too. I would recommend this practice to all family and friends. "
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Number 2
Sarah D, StaffsMarch 2022
"Just a note to say thank you. My neck is so much better & I'm certainly starting to see the benefit of some of the hints, tips & stretches.
It must be doing me some good because I hit all 3 of my goals with the 10k race last Sunday, finished it hills & all (in full monsoon & thunder storm) , ran the whole thing without stopping or walking and well inside the hour which I still can't quite believe. ."
Sarah D, StaffsMarch 2022
"Just a note to say thank you. My neck is so much better & I'm certainly starting to see the benefit of some of the hints, tips & stretches.
It must be doing me some good because I hit all 3 of my goals with the 10k race last Sunday, finished it hills & all (in full monsoon & thunder storm) , ran the whole thing without stopping or walking and well inside the hour which I still can't quite believe. ."
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Number 3
Jo F, Derby March 2022
"Just a quick thanks you for looking at my back, leg and whatever else falls to bits.
Thanks you for not giving up on me and cheering me up too"
Jo F, Derby March 2022
"Just a quick thanks you for looking at my back, leg and whatever else falls to bits.
Thanks you for not giving up on me and cheering me up too"
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Louisa Gamble April 2022
" These provide fantastic care! I used them for years on and off but more intensely over the last 12 weeks. They take the time to build a relationship with you and alwats offer an ear to listen!!"
Louisa Gamble April 2022
" These provide fantastic care! I used them for years on and off but more intensely over the last 12 weeks. They take the time to build a relationship with you and alwats offer an ear to listen!!"
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Number 4
Gemma A, Derby March 2022
"OMG! That was amazing!! Healing hands ;)"
Gemma A, Derby March 2022
"OMG! That was amazing!! Healing hands ;)"
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Number 5
Jim S, Derby March 2022
" I have been treated by Chiropractors around the world in different countries where we have either worked or visited but I would always chose a McTimoney Chiropractor if one was available, believe me. I know."
Jim S, Derby March 2022
" I have been treated by Chiropractors around the world in different countries where we have either worked or visited but I would always chose a McTimoney Chiropractor if one was available, believe me. I know."
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