“ Are you looking for Shockwave Treatment near Bangor (North Wales)? ”
Then we are the right clinic for you!
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Shockwave Therapy is a revolutionary new technology which is clinically proven to accelerate the rate of heeling by up to 70% in soft tissue injuries, and it is available from our clinic only a short drive from Bangor (15-20mins by car).
We are one of the few clinics in North Wales offering shockwave therapy supplied by Storz medical.
Tel. 01492 545291
What is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave originated from the medical treatment - Lithotripsy (which is the device which breaks up kidney stones). Researchers have found more recently that when used at a lower intensity can actually repair soft tissue injuries faster!
Shockwave used in a Musculoskeletal Physio setting is a high energy treatment modality that sends acoustic pressure waves/pulses (known as shockwaves) into the body via a hand-held device. The treatment causes a pro-inflammatory response, which basically means Shockwave kick-starts your own bodies natural healing response (in a non-invasive way).
Shockwave Treatment has 3 main effects:
• Increase in blood flow to the area
• Immediate analgesia (the area goes slightly numb)
• A regenerative cellular repair process then starts to regrow tissue
What Conditions does Shockwave help?
Heel pain (Plantar fasciitis)
Achilles tendon pain
Shin Splints (Medial tibial stress syndrome)
Patella tendon pain (directly below the kneecap)
Outer knee pain (Runner’s knee / ITB pain)
Outer hip/gluteal tendon pain (GTPS)
Outer shoulder pain (Rotator cuff tendon)
Frozen shoulder
Tennis and Golfers elbow
Hand contractures
General Muscle knots/trigger points
Shockwave Frequently Asked Questions (faQ):
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Yes, Shockwave is a very safe treatment when administered by a Specialist Physio. It is approved by the NICE guidelines in the UK as an effective treatment for tendon pain. It is widely used by: NHS, Top orthopaedic hospitals and most high profile Professional Sport teams like: Team GB, Premiership Football and Welsh Rugby.
We do advise taking relative rest after a shockwave treatment for the first 24 hours and not to take non steroidal anti inflammatories.
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It’s a fast treatment - only takes 10mins to administer.
Significant clinical benefit – often works within a few sessions.
Rapid pain relief after every treatment.
It’s non-invasive.
Safer than having a steroid injection - but produces a similar outcome.
Backed up by strong clinical evidence (over 200 papers published)
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Current research recommends a minimum of 4 weekly sessions, followed by a period of rehabilitation exercise after, to strengthen the injury back up. (Stubborn/chronic tendons may need 6+ sessions).
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If you are a new patient, then we would recommend booking an Initial Consultation first, to assess your injury thoroughly before starting off any shockwave treatment.
If you are already undergoing treatment then please discuss Shockwave with your treating clinician.
*If you have private health insurance this treatment may or may not be covered on your policy. Always check with your insurance company first before booking.
Our Location:
Address:
The Physio & Sports Injury Clinic
Le Sport Health & Fitness
Colwyn Avenue
Rhos on Sea
LL28 4RB
Tel. 01492 545291
Opening Hours:
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:30 (Thurs until 19:00)
Saturday: 8:30 - 13:00
Tel. 01492 545291
To find out more about Shockwave & how it may help you, then get in touch below.