Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)
ESWT is an exciting new non-invasive procedure carried out in our Out-patients department. No anaesthetic, medication or surgery is required. Once you have been referred by your GP, treatment can start almost immediately after assessment by the consultant.
The new pain therapy method here at Parkside Hospital, Wimbledon:
The sound waves promoted during the treatment stimulate healing for many physical disorders including plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis.
The technology has been approved by NICE (National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence).
At Parkside Hospital we use the Swiss Dolorclast ESWT machine.
What’s the advantage?
- No anaesthesia
- Non invasive
- No medication
- No surgery
- Fast treatment – 30 minutes per session, 3-4 sessions required
- Fewer complications
- Virtually painless after treatment
- Quick recovery and quick results
How does it work?
- A shockwave is generated in the hand piece
- The shockwave is delivered to the tissue via a compressed air impulse exerted by the hand piece
- The shockwave radiates out, extending to the entire area where pain occurs
- Usually no more than 3-4 sessions are needed
- Per session: approximately 2000 impulses at 2.5 bars and 4000 impulses for trigger point treatment
- No anaesthetic is required
- No surgery or other therapy is required and treatment can usually start straight away
Treatment costs
If you have private medical insurance, speak to your insurance company, as many treatments are covered by your insurance. If you wish to pay for your own treatment we have fixed prices for a single treatment or a package of 3 treatments.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy is carried out by orthopaedic surgeon:
Clinic Day and Time: Friday afternoons
1. Tennis Elbow - Painful inflammation of the tendon attachment on the medial elbow.
2. Shoulder Tendinopathy, especially Calcific Tendinitis - Painful limitation of shoulder movement due to calcification.
3. Golfer’s Elbow - Painful inflammation of tendon attachment on lateral elbow.
4. Trochanteric Bursitis - Painful periostitis of the outer femur.
5. Jumper’s Knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) - Inflammation of the point of attachment of the patellar ligament.
6. Shin Splints - Inflammation of the tibial edge due to excessive strain.
7. Achilles Tendinopathy - Painful irritation of the Achilles tendon.
8. Plantar Fasciitis - Painful, mostly chronic inflammation of the plantar fascia.
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If you would like more information about our Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) service, please get in contact with us by phoning 020 8971 8000 or use our contact page.
