Shockwave Therapy Winchester
What is Shockwave Therapy?
At Physiotherapy and Wellness we are delighted to be able to offer you the most powerful shockwave device on the market. The EMS Swiss Dolorclast has been shown to be up to 3 times more powerful than its nearest competitior, The Storz Medical. Shockwave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT), is a clinically proven and highly effective treatment for chronic soft tissue injuries and certain bone conditions, as recommended in the NICE guidelines.
What does Shockwave Therapy treat?
Shockwave therapy can be effective for a wide range of soft tissue and bony conditions. Here are some examples of conditions where shockwave has effectively treated and restored normal function:
- Plantar fasciitis
- Shoulder pain, e.g. calcific lesions or tendinopathy of the rotator cuff, and bony spurs
- Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
- Medial epicondylitis (golfer‘s elbow)
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper‘s knee)
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Tibial stress syndrome (shin pain)
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Hip pain (greater trochanteric pain syndrome)
- Heel pain, heel spurs
- Treatment for patients under 18 years, with the exception of Osgood-Schlatter disease and Sever's disease.
How successful is Shockwave Therapy?
After only 3 or 4 treatments with shockwave therapy, over 80% of patients report a reduction of pain and regaining of normal function. More specifically the breakdown for the percentage of people reporting improvement by body part has been reported as follows:
- 91% reduction in pain for calcific tendinopathy (Journal of American Medical Association, 2003)
- 90% reduction in pain for plantarfasciitis (Journal of Orthopedic Research, 2005)
- 86% reduction in pain for rotator cuff tendonitis (Journal of American Medical Association, 2003)
- 80% reduction in pain for non-union fractures (Clinical Orthopedics and related research, 2001)
- 77% reduction in pain for tennis elbow (The Journal of Orthopedics, 2005)
- 75% reduction in pain for jumper's Knee (patellar tendonitis) - (American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2007)
- 75% reduction in pain for achilles tendinopathy (American Journal of Sports Medicine, 2007)
The evidence shows that the most effective treatment is a combination of shockwave and loaded exercise therapy, so we are keen to be able to offer this ultimate treatment here at Physiotherapy and Wellness.
When investing in advanced technology like shockwave therapy, it is important to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the equipment, as well as having the backing of evidenced-based research. EMS Swiss Dolorclast are well known for their high standards of medical equipment and are leaders in the field of shockwave therapy. Our decision to invest in the Swiss Dolorclast Master therefore was an easy one to make.
The Swiss Dolorclast Method is used by some of the most elite football clubs in the world including, Manchester City, Chelsea, FC Barcelona, AC Milan, Paris St Germain, Ajax Amsterdam and LA Galaxy. It is also used in many other sports for example tennis, golf and rugby. See the video below to show how an elite tennis player benefits from the use of the EMS Swiss Dolorclast Method:
Costs for treatment
As recommended in the clinical excellence guidelines, it takes 3 or more treatments to positively impact an issue. Initially, we aim to book 3 consecutive weekly sessions to gain the full effect of Shockwave Therapy. The shockwave package alone is available at a fee of £270 payable in advance by BACS or at your first appointment.
Any further single treatment carried out will be £90.
What can I expect during my consultation?
At your first visit, you will meet one of our Specialist Physiotherapist in Winchester, who will discuss your symptoms and condition and decide whether Shockwave therapy is appropriate as part of your treatment programme. This would be charged at our normal assessment fee of £71.50.
If Shockwave therapy is appropriate, you will be given pre-treatment information and your sessions will be booked in. Shockwave treatment typically lasts for 10-15 minutes and can be performed on the same day as your initial consultation.
Are there contraindications for Shockwave Therapy?
There are a few occasions when shockwave should not be used, however this list is not exhaustive:
- Pregnancy or trying to conceive
- Treatment over air filled tissue (lung, gut)
- Treatment of pre-ruptured tendons
- Treatment for patients under 18 years, with the exception of Osgood-Schlatter disease.
- Treatment over metal pins or plates
- Malignant tumors
- Nerve or circulation disorders
- Those with local or viral infections
- If the patient is taking anticoagulants
- Patients with blood clotting disorders
How do I go about enquiring or booking?
Shockwave therapy is only offered at our Winchester clinic. To make a booking you will first need to make an initial assessment, either via our website, or with reception to see one of our shockwave-trained physiotherapist’s. They will discuss your condition and decide whether Shockwave therapy is appropriate for you. If you are already under the care of one of our physiotherapist’s, please discuss your suitability in your next consultation. Shockwave therapy is only offered at our Winchester clinic
To enquire further about the treatment please email us, where we will endeavour to contact you within 48 hours.
Will my private health insurance cover this?
Shockwave treatment is covered by most major insurers. Please contact your insurance company to see whether you are covered on you plan.
Please note, as with all insurance claims, prior authorisation must be gained before committing to any course of treatment and you will be expected to provide a claim number or reference when booking.
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