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Shockwave Therapy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (EWST) is an evidence-based treatment used to reduce pain and stimulate healing in stubborn tendon and soft tissue injuries. It delivers high-energy sound waves to the affected area, encouraging the body’s natural repair process.
How does Shockwave Therapy work?
Shockwave Therapy increases blood flow, stimulates cell regeneration and helps break down scar tissue and calcifications. This can reduce pain and improve movement, especially in conditions that haven’t responded well to other treatments.
What can Shockwave Therapy help with?
- Plantar fasciopathy
- Achilles tendinopathy
- Tennis & golfer’s elbow
- Patellar tendinopathy (jumper’s knee)
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy / calcific tendinitis
- Gluteal tendinopathy
- Chronic muscle or tendon pain
- Proximal hamstring tendinopathy
Your physiotherapist will assess whether shockwave therapy is appropriate for your condition. We also accept direct referrals from other qualified health practitioners.
With years of combined experience and a reputation for results-driven care, we’re proud to be recognised as one of Sussex’s leading and most trusted healthcare providers.
Consultation & Treatment
What to expect at your appointment
- Each treatment time typically lasts 10-15 minutes
- Evidence shows between 3 and 6 sessions provides optimal results
- You may feel some discomfort during treatment but it is usually well tolerated
- No downtime, you can return to normal activities straight after treatment
Why choose Shockwave Therapy?
- Non-invasive
- Clinically supported
- Fast treatment sessions
- Helps stimulate long-term healing, not just pain relief
Consultation & Treatment
Shockwave Therapy Fees
Assessment & Package x 3 Sessions: £270.00
Package x 3 Sessions: £240.00
Additional Session: £80.00
If you are claiming through a health insurance provider please call the clinic to make your booking. We accept Aviva, AXA, Bupa, WPA and The Exeter. Other insurers may be able to reimburse part or all of your costs.
Important Treatment Information
Here you can find some important information about using shockwave therapy as an effective treatment for some of the above conditions.
There are certain situations where shockwave therapy is not appropriate. If any of these are applicable to you please notify your therapist.
- If there is infection in the local area
- Over the lungs
- In bleeding disorders like Haemophilia or people taking anticoagulant therapy e.g. warfarin
- Tumours
- Implanted cardiac stents, pacemakers and implanted heart valves
- Joint replacement (only in the area to be treated)
- Children – it is not used over active growth plates in bones
- Pregnancy
- Cortisone therapy up to 6 weeks before 1st treatment
The last point may influence the choice of treatment for conditions where shockwave and injection may be appropriate.
If you have shockwave therapy first you can proceed to injection treatment if it does not work adequately, but you would need to wait six weeks after an injection before starting shockwave.
You should be aware that there may be some transient side effects to this treatment that should resolve in a few days. These are:
- Reddening
- Swelling
- Mild pain
- Haematoma (bruising) or Petechiae (red spots)
- Skin bruising may be more pronounced if you have had previous cortisone (steroid) treatment
- Tingling and numbness
If there is any significant soreness over the affected area after treatment, then you can apply ice for 10 minutes over the affected area every 3 to 4 hours.
You may take simple analgesics, such as paracetamol, but we advise not to take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications as they might interfere with the body’s natural healing process.
How can we help?
Call: 01323 745970
If you require any further information about our services please call our reception team.
Alternatively, please email directly to: reception@sportswise.org.uk
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