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Shockwave Therapy

At the VIP Clinic in Kingswinford, Dudley in the West Midlands.

We are happy to announce that we are now offering Shockwave Treatments to our Services.

With competitive pricing we are trying to keep private healthcare affordable. 

Our machine is from a family run business EMS Physio a UK based Manufacturer in Oxfordshire. 

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What conditions is Shockwave Therapy used for?

Common conditions Shockwave can be used to treat:

  • Plantar Fasciitis

  • Achilles Tendonopathies

  • Heel Spurs 

  • Patella Tendonitis - Runners/ Jumper's Knee 

  • Bursitis / Trochanteric Pain Syndrome / Gluteal Tendonopathy

  • Rotator Cuff injuries 

  • Tennis & Golfers Elbow (Lateral & Medial Epicondylitis)

  • Shin Splints 

  • Oshgood Schalters 

  • Sinding-Larsen and Johansson syndrome

  • Quads Tendinopathy / Tendinitis 

What does Shockwave therapy do?

'RPW Shockwave therapy is a controlled wave of mechanical energy to improve your patient’s musculoskeletal mobility and provision of drug-free pain relief.

It is a safe, non-invasive, and fast non-surgical method for treating superficial orthopedic conditions. The Primo Radial Shockwave unit provides that energy through an electromechanical process as opposed to compressed mechanical energy, thereby providing a more comfortable patient experience.'- EMS Physio

Shockwave was originally used for the treatment of kidney stones, shock wave therapy has now developed into an evidential efficient treatment for orthopaedic problems. Shock waves, which are actually mechanical pressure waves, are a widely used technique for the treatment of diseases of muscles, tendons
and tendon attachment sites.

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The aim of Shockwave is to provide:

  • Pain reduction

  • Elimination of the cause of pain

  • Positive impact on muscle tone

  • Stimulation of cell metabolism

  • Improvement in the function of tissue structures

  • Activation of regeneration processes

Contraindications for Shockwave therapy.

While Shockwave is suitable for a large number of conditions both evidenced and experimental with minimal side effects, there are some conditions, also known as contraindications that means Shockwave is not an option.

Shockwave is unsuitable in the following circumstances: 

  • If you are pregnant

  • If you have a blood clotting disorder (including thrombosis)

  • If you are taking oral anti-coagulants

  • If you have received a Steroid injection within 6 weeks

  • If you have a Pacemaker fitted

  • If tumours are present at the treatment site

  • If you have an infection or skin abrasion at the treatment site

  • If you are Under 18 (except in the treatment of Osgood-Schlatter disease)

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It is essential before starting any course of Shockwave treatment that you are not on any anti inflammatory drugs. The reason being this can counter act the shockwave treatment. These need to have left your system and can approximately take 4-5 days. If you are unsure about any of your medication please speak to a Pharmacist or Doctor beforehand. 

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To read the Clinical Research NICE guidelines for Shockwave therapy please click the link below. 

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https://www.emsphysio.co.uk/knowledgebase/clinical-evidence-radial-shockwave-therapy/

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Fees:

Shockwave Therapy Initial Consultation and Treatment £75

Shockwave Therapy Follow up sessions

£60

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If you require any more information please get in touch via the contact form or give us a call on 01384 386919 

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