Shockwave therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non invasive, non surgical, drug free procedure for the treatment of chronic (long term) tendon pain.
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What is it for?
Treatment for chronic tendon pain
Treatment overview
ESWT has two main modes of action that help with chronic tendon pain.
First the shockwaves work to desensitise the nerve endings, which will often reduce some pain immediately.
Secondly, the treatment initiates a pro-inflammatory reaction within the body, increasing blood circulation and metabolism, which "re-boots" the tendons failed healing response.
Shockwave is more effective with a specific rehabilitation protocol relevant to your current injury.
The physiotherapy team at the clinic will assess and treat any biomechanical issues such as posture, alignment, gait, running style, and muscle length and strength issues, which may have contributed to your tendon problem.
This will improve your likelihood of a full recovery.
If you have been suffering with a chronic tendon injury and previous treatment has failed to resolve it, then contact the physiotherapy department for more information on ESWT and how we can help you.
Why choose The London Clinic
Excellence in one place
The London Clinic, in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, operate as teams of experts with world-class resources, dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care. Supported by the latest treatments, expert guidance, and a comfortable recovery environment in our patient rooms, you'll have everything you need to regain your best health.
Personal care, every time
Exceptional patient care is a way of life for us. We’ll be with you every step of the way, tailoring your care to your specific needs, including healthy and delicious meals designed to support your recovery. We keep our staff-to-patient ratio low, so our nurses, clinicians, therapists, and support teams can offer a personalised, quality experience.
Effortlessly simple
We work together as one to guide you through every step of your patient experience. From explaining your personal treatment plan to ensuring all details are taken care of, we make the process stress-free, so you can focus on your health. Whether it’s your first consultation or follow-up care, our teams are here to provide seamless support and the peace of mind you deserve.
What's included in your package?
Choosing The London Clinic means your treatment plan will be laid out for you, with all the details taken care of so you can focus on you.
Your treatment package will include:
- Enhanced pre-admission assessment
- Your treatment with our complete care team at your fingertips
- Personalised aftercare and follow-up
We want you to be in control of your health. That’s why we also offer optional services such as comprehensive recovery packages and extra touches for you to choose from during your stay with us. To help you manage the cost, we also offer a 0% finance option, allowing you to spread the payments for your treatment over 12 months with no added interest. Learn more about our finance options here.
How to pay
- You can use private medical insurance (PMI) to access this treatment. We work with all major PMI providers in the UK and many internationally
- You can pay for yourself (self-pay)
- If you’re paying for yourself, we have 0% finance options available with Chrysalis. Find out more here.
FAQs
The safety of ESWT has been proven following extensive clinical use and the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) has written full guidance on its use.
ESWT is effective at treating chronic tendon problems and the associated pain, even when other conventional treatments have failed.
Specific conditions are as follows:
- Calcific tendonitis of the shoulder
- Tennis elbow
- Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Patella tendinopathy
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Achilles tendinopathy