SHOCKWAVE PLUS LOW LEVEL LASER THERAPY IN STREATHAM
• Central London quality care in your neighbourhood
• Shockwave treatment of resistant tendon problems
• Treatment may be combined with low level laser therapy f
Shockwave Therapy, sometimes called extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a treatment recognised by NICE as safe treatment for problems such as Achilles Tendinopathy, Plantar Fasciitis, Frozen Shoulder, Tennis Elbow, Repetitive Strain Injuries, and similar chronic problems resistant to other forms of therapy.
We’re also one of London’s longest-established and pioneering centres for Low Level Laser Therapy, sometimes referred to as “Cold Lasers” or “Photobiomodulation Therapy”, which we sometimes combine with Shockwave to treat these same stubborn problems.
Shockwave Therapy is often effective within three treatments and can be included in at your Initial Appointment if appropriate, or given as a separate treatment following assessment.
Our fees are:
£90 – Initial physiotherapy or osteopathy assessment without Shockwave Therapy
+£45 Top up Shockwave fee if included with your initial appointment
£95 Shockwave individual treatment following assessment
If Low Level Laser Therapy is included, there is no additional cost.
Our team specialises in the treatment of complex and resistant problems, 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 recommended?
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. We will still provide treatment and suggest other ways forward for your condition.