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Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)
Matthew Butters PodiatristBSc (Hons) Pod, DPodM, MSCh, SRCh, HCPC reg (CH22179)
tel: 01484 846 275 mob: 07767 746 433 [email protected]
COLNE VALLEYCHIROPODY
Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)Here at Colne Valley Chiropody we pride ourselves on delivering high quality health care, and a major way we do this is by ensuring we use the latest, state of the art techniques and technology.
HAS YOUR INJURY GOT TO THE STAGE OF SURGERY? STEROID INJECTIONS? STRONG MEDICATION?
IF IT’S A YES THEN ESWT IS FOR YOU!
Our team of Podiatrists are highly
qualified in administrating ESWT,
which aims to produce excellent
outcomes for patients that are suffering
with chronic, on going injuries.
ESWT is a non – surgical, specialist
treatment, medically proven to be
highly effective on a wide range of
conditions including:
• Heel pain (plantar fasciitis)
• Achilles tendon injury
• Morton’s neuroma
• Muscular injury
• Shin splints
• Osgood Schlatters Disease
• Stress fracture
• Delayed bone healing
• Hip bursitis
Book an initial consultation or a full biomechanical assessment by calling Matthew:
mob: 07767 746 433 [email protected] 846 275
WHY IS THIS FOR YOU?
Following ESWT, most people report
an immediate reduction in painful
symptoms. Unlike surgical treatments
and drug therapies though there are
no side effects or time off work needed
following ESWT.
This fast and effective, specialist treatment
delivers low energy sound waves to
treat musculoskeletal pathologies by
delivering a mechanical stress via a
specialist hand piece specifically to the
area of injury, to enable:
• Increased blood circulation to the
surrounding tissues
• Beginning of healing process
triggered by stem cells activation
• Reduction of pain stimulated by
nerve fibers.
COLNE VALLEYCHIROPODY
WHAT HAPPENS AT AN ESWT SESSION?
Before any ESWT treatment commences a thorough questionnaire is completed, which thoroughly explains the full procedure and benefits, what to and what not to expect including any potential risks regardless how small.
We begin by putting ultrasound gel on the injured area and then place the hand piece of the device over the surface of the skin and gel. The ESWT is delivered using this hand piece as it delivers compressed air impulses through the ultrasound gel.
Each treatment will take approximately 15 minutes and following each treatment the management of each individual case will be monitored. You WILL be able to walk immediately after ESWT but If you do experience discomfort following treatment you can take over the counter painkillers (such as paracetamol) but you should avoid anti-inflammatory medication (such as aspirin and ibuprofen) and ice therapy, as these can interfere with the body’s healing process.
Initially 3 sessions will be required, all one week apart as the effects of ESWT are accumulative. Following each treatment the individual will be closely monitored to determine how many further treatments are required.
Recent medical research has shown that the longer the patient has been experiencing painful symptoms the more sessions will be required for a successful outcome. Studies have concluded that this treatment is up to 80% effective following 3 to 5 treatments.
The National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) support ESWT and deem the treatment to be safe and in their guidelines for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis show that it is effective in reducing pain and accelerating healing time.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS/SIDE EFFECTS?
• It is normal to experience pain throughout this treatment. You will be constantly asked how much pain you are experiencing during the treatment and we will attempt to adjust the treatment to help manage this. The pain will stop at the end of your procedure.
• Following the treatment, you may experience redness, bruising, swelling and numbness to the area. These side effects should resolve within a week, before your next treatment.
• There is a small risk of tendon or ligament rupture and damage to the soft tissue. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) have deemed this procedure to be safe. For this reason, every patient will be monitored before and after the treatments to discover how successful the outcome is. Studies have shown there is UP to 80% chance that it will be effective.
YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE ESWT IF YOU:
• are pregnant
• are taking antiplatelets (for example, aspirin or clopidigrel) or anticoagulants (such as warfarin or rivaroxaban)
• have a blood clotting disorder
• are under the age of 18
• have been diagnosed with bone cancer
• have a cardiac pacemaker or other cardiac device
• have an infection in your foot or a history of tendon or ligament rupture
• have had any steroid injections in the previous 12 weeks
• have taken non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication (for example aspirin and ibuprofen) 2 weeks prior to first treatment and should refrain throughout the treatment process.
What do sports professionals say about ESWT?
“This treatment helped me to be able to take part in the World Cup races... Thanks for the help. It was worth its weight in gold!”
Aksel Lund Svindal, Alpine Skier – Olympic Gold Medalist
“I was struggling with my back... On my third and fourth treatments with the shock wave I was seeing real big improvements!”
Stuart Appleby, PGA Golf Player
“I work with high-profile athletes, and they would not accept second best!”
Per Nymann Andersen Top chiropractor and Sports Physiotherapist
Matthew Butters PodiatristBSc (Hons) Pod, DPodM, MSCh, SRCh, HCPC reg (CH22179)
COLNE VALLEYCHIROPODY
‘My 13 year old, highly active son has suffered with Osgood Schlatter’s Disease(knee pain) for 3 months, which meant he could not play his beloved football. Following just one treatment of Shockwave Therapy his knee felt 100 times better and managed to play a full half (30 minutes) of football completely pain free.’
What our customers say...
Book an initial consultation or a full biomechanical assessment by calling Matthew:
mob: 07767 746 433 [email protected] 846 275
