Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy In Newcastle
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Extracorporeal shockwave therapy or ESWT is a specialist treatment for chronic and painful musculoskeletal conditions.
TREATMENTS
Treating a Range of Problems
It is a procedure where shockwaves are passed through the skin to the injured area, using a special device. The shockwaves are mechanical and not electric; they are audible, low energy sound waves which work by increasing blood flow to the injured area. This helps to accelerate the body’s healing process.
At Newcastle Foot Clinic, the team are highly trained in administering ESWT and use state-of-the-art equipment. We have produced excellent results in alleviating pain and expediting the healing process in patients who have chronic conditions such as Plantar Fasciitis and Achilles Tendinopathy that have not responded to conventional treatments. It is a non-invasive treatment that is carried out in our clinics and can offer relief from pain and other symptoms.
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What will happen during my treatment?
You will be asked to lie on your front. We will put some ultrasound gel on the injured area and then place the hand piece of the device over the surface of the skin and the gel. The ESWT is delivered using the hand piece and it delivers compressed air impulses through the ultrasound gel. Each treatment will take approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Most patients experience some pain during the procedure, you will be 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.
SHOCKWAVE TREATMENT
Our extracorporeal shockwave treatment is ideal for:
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Following the treatment, you may experience bruising, swelling and numbness to the area that has been treated. These side effects should resolve within a week, before your next treatment.
After the treatment you will be able to get up and walk straight away. If you do experience discomfort following the shockwave 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.
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