Shockwave Therapy Exeter

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Shockwave Therapy Exeter
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Advanced Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy at The Exeter Clinic provides a non-invasive treatment option for chronic pain and rehabilitation.

Radial Shockwave therapy, or RSWT, is a specialist treatment for chronic and painful musculoskeletal conditions. It is a procedure where shockwaves are passed through the skin to the injured area, using a special device.

The shock waves are mechanical and not electric; they are audible, low energy sound waves that increase blood flow to the injured area, helping to accelerate the body’s healing process.

Advantages of using shock wave therapy alongside orthotics / rehabilitation:

  • Sessions are structured to meet your requirements.
  • Quick, easy and effective add on to other treatments we offer, to improve the speed and likelihood of a successful outcome.
  • Treatments are no more than 30 minutes long.
  • Short course of 3 - 4 treatments is usually all that is required.
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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions by patients considering treatment using Swift™ microwave therapy for verrucae.

Yes, you must be over 18 years of age and best results are achieved when treating soft tissue problems that have been present for 3 months or longer.
In some cases the treated area may feel sore but will not prevent you undertaking normal daily activities
You will experience some discomfort during the treatment, but you should be able to tolerate this. Following the treatment you may experience some redness, slight bruising, swelling and numbness to the area. These side effects should resolve within a week, before the next treatment. There is a very small risk of tendon or ligament rupture should your condition be severe. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence have deemed this to be a safe treatment.

You will need to ensure that you are available for the full course of treatment. You should refrain from taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (for example ibuprofen) for 2 weeks before your first appointment and throughout your treatment. You can eat and drink normally before your treatment. Please wear comfortable loose clothing as you may need to move freely / lay on your front for the treatment.

Once you are lying comfortably some gel will be applied to the injured area and the handpiece placed on the surface of the skin, in the gel. The shock waves pass from the handpiece through the gel to the injured tissue and can be heard as a low frequency knocking. The appointment will take approximately 20 minutes.

After the treatment, you will be able to get up and walk straight away. If you do experience discomfort following the shockwave treatment you should follow the advice issued by your Podiatrist regarding pain relief and load management. Do not take anti-inflammatory medication, i.e. ibuprofen or have steroid injections.