SHOCKWAVE PLUS LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN STREATHAM
• Central London quality care in your neighbourhood
• Shockwave treatment of resistant tendon problems
• Treatment combined with low level laser therapy for the same cost
Shockwave therapy is a treatment recognised by NICE for the safe treatment of problems such as chronic tendon problems, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injuries and Achilles tendinopathy, resistant to other forms of therapy. We’re also one of London’s longest-established (25 years) and pioneering centres for Low Level Laser Therapy, sometimes referred to as “cold lasers” or “photobiomodulation”, which we use to treat these same stubborn problems without pain or side effects.
Our 30 year reputation – always aiming to cure, not just to treat – is built upon always seeking the most rapid, safe and sustainable return to full fitness, and this reputation extends far beyond our neighbourhood and area. We combine shockwave treatment with low-level laser therapy – two evidence-based treatments, working in different ways to heal and repair, at no additional cost.
Shockwave therapy is not always necessary, and we can often treat complex, resistant problems with no this treatment, and sometimes Shockwave may not be appropriate. If you have plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, or any of the other debilitating problems shockwave therapy can help, you can call us, or send us an email, and we’ll check with our team.
If you’d rather just book in, simply book a normal new patient assessment online and, if shockwave therapy is appropriate, and you would like this treatment to be given at the same appointment, you need only pay an additional top up of £35 after your treatment.
Initial physiotherapy or osteopathy assessment is £90.
Shockwave Therapy included with initial appointment is an additional £35.
Shockwave Therapy follow-up appointment at other times is £95.
Good to know – Shockwave is usually effective in four treatments, or fewer.
Also good to know – our team specialises in the treatment of problems that have been difficult to resolve, so please contact us today with questions about your problem and we’ll ask our team if they feel we can help.
Is Shockwave therapy and LLLT effective?
Yes. There is a great deal of research proving shockwave therapy. It is an effective treatment for chronic conditions, and it’s been approved as a safe treatment by NICE. Shockwave treatment is also recognised by BUPA and other major private health insurers, though you should always check your policy or get authorisation before attending. The research on the effects of low level laser treatment goes back decades.
What should I know before treatment?
We need to apply a handheld device to the skin directly over and around the problem area. You should dress appropriately, as we need to apply a gel to the skin to the treatment area. Think what to wear if we are treating sites such as the patella (knee) – perhaps loose trousers we can roll up, or wear a t-shirt we can pull down over the shoulder.
Treatment is usually ‘very uncomfortable, but tolerable’. This is normal, but our team will make sure that they will operate within the upper limits of your comfort.
It’s uncommon, but treatment can sometimes worsen your symptoms for the first couple of days following treatment. If this happens, see it as your body reacting to treatment and a good thing. We are open six days and four late evenings if you are concerned about your reaction to treatment.
What if shockwave is not a treatment I should have?
If, for any reason, we feel shockwave therapy is not something that you should receive, only our normal new patient assessment fee will be charged, though we will still give you treatment and suggest other ways forward for your condition.