Shockwave Therapy at Coastal Physiotherapy
A safe and effective treatment for chronic pain and musculoskeletal injuries, resulting in quick relief of pain and a rapid recovery
Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave Therapy is becoming an increasingly popular means of treating a huge variety of musculoskeletal injuries. The evidence behind shockwave therapy as a modality for injury treatment is very positive and ever-growing. We believe the wealth of clinical evidence cannot be ignored, as a result we are now offering shockwave therapy at Coastal Physiotherapy
When you have a chronic injury that lasts for weeks or months, your body may be restricted or unable to encourage a healing response. Shockwave therapy is a treatment that can rapidly encourage the healing of chronic injuries in just 3-6 treatments delivered at weekly intervals.
Injuries such as Achilles Tendinopathies and Plantar Fasciitis that have lingered for weeks, months or years can be eliminated in a very short period.
Shockwave Therapy is particularly effective for the following injuries:
- Tendinopathies
- Shoulder Tendonitis
- Frozen Shoulder
- Tennis Elbow
- Patella Tendinitis
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Lateral Hip Pain/Greater Trochanter pain syndrome
- Golfers Elbow
- Osgood Schlatter’s Disease
- Shin Splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
How does Shockwave Therapy Work ?
Applied through a hand piece attached to an external compressor, a shockwave is an intense, short energy wave generated by a projectile which strikes a fixed applicator at very high speed. Traveling faster than the speed of sound, shockwaves are delivered to targeted tissue through the skin. The waves target damaged tissue and encourage the physiological effects that lead to tissue healing and regeneration.
There are two key phases within the application of a radial shockwave; a compression phase which creates sheer stress in the damaged tissue and a depression/tensile phase that creates cavitation bubbles within the tissue that generate healing.
What’s involved in a treatment?
- Like in all our treatments, your therapist will go through a thorough consultation and musculoskeletal assessment prior to any treatment.
- Shockwave therapy will only be utilised on those who have had all of the procedure fully explained to them and those who are free of any contraindications (there are very few people who are unable to receive shockwave therapy because of pre-existing medical conditions, this is one of the main benefits of this treatment).
- 3-6 treatment sessions are recommended at weekly intervals. We advise to engage in a shockwave therapy treatment package alongside a rehabilitation plan of exercises as this dramatically increases the likelihood of full recovery. Very little will change in your day-to-day routine between treatments and physical activity is usually encouraged.
How does it feel and how long does it last?
- Some mild discomfort may be felt initially but this is something that reduces quickly, often a few seconds after the initial application.
- Your feedback and the therapist’s experience will influence the shockwave variables that can be manipulated: Pressure, Frequency, Energy Flux Density and Number of Shocks. Changing these variables can decrease the discomfort felt.
- The length of a session is influenced by the frequency and number of shocks prescribed in each treatment. Typically, the application of shockwave treatment alone will be between 10-15 minutes.
Are there any risks?
- There are very few risks involved with shockwave therapy.
- After your first treatment there may be a little soreness around the area of application but more often than not, we see a strong analgesic effect and reduction in pain.
- Activity should be reduced in the 48 hours following treatment but not eliminated entirely.
- Shockwave therapy is not suitable in the following circumstances: if you are pregnant, have a blood clotting disorder, if tumours are present at the treatment site, if you have a pacemaker, if you have a skin infection or abrasion at the treatment site.
Why Choose Our Shockwave Machine ?
- The Swiss Dolorclast shockwave machine clinical research shows that therapeutic effects of RSWT® are linked to the level of cavitation produced in the treated tissues. A high cavitation level is a result of a high amount of energy density delivered by the devices’ handpieces.
- The higher the total of the energy density is,the better the treatment outcomes will be.
Treatment Prices & Packages
6 Session
Treatment Paid Plan
including Assessment
- Includes a thorough initial consultation and assessment (up to 50 minutes)
- A physiotherapy rehabilitation plan
- Your first shockwave treatment at your initial consultation
- 5 x Follow up Shockwave Therapy treatments (up to 25 minutes each)
£455
£405
3 Session
Treatment Paid Plan
including Assessment
- Includes a thorough initial consultation and assessment (up to 50 minutes)
- A physiotherapy rehabilitation plan
- Your first shockwave treatment at your initial consultation
- 2 x Follow up Shockwave Therapy treatments (up to 25 minutes each)
£230
£215
Follow Up Prices
6 Session
Follow Up Treatment
Paid Plan
- Includes 6 x Follow up Shockwave Therapy treatments (up to 25 minutes each)
- Can only be taken following an Initial Clinic Assessment
- Previous treatment must have occurred in the past three months
£450
£410
Individual
Follow Up Treatment

- Includes 1 x 25 minute shockwave treatment
- Can only be taken following the purchase of an assessment and treatment package
- Previous treatment must have occurred in the past three months
£75
3 Session
Follow Up Treatment
Paid Plan
- Includes 3 x Follow up Shockwave Therapy treatments (up to 25 minutes each)
- Can only be taken following an Initial Clinic Assessment
- Previous treatment must have occurred in the past three months
£225
£210
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