Shockwave Therapy – Radial and Focus
At Vale Health Clinic in Tunbridge Wells, Shockwave Therapy offers a safe and effective solution for stubborn soft tissue injuries and chronic pain. This advanced treatment uses sound waves to stimulate healing within the body, encouraging natural repair and recovery. There are two primary forms of this therapy, Radial and Focused, each designed to treat […]
How Does Shockwave Therapy Work on Tendons
Tendon pain is one of the most common reasons people seek physiotherapy or musculoskeletal care. From nagging heel discomfort to shoulder stiffness or elbow pain, many of these issues stem from overloaded or degenerative tendons. Shockwave therapy is now a leading treatment option for stubborn tendon problems that do not respond to rest, rehabilitation or […]
Shockwave Therapy FAQs
Shockwave therapy, also known as extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), is a safe, non-invasive treatment designed to stimulate the body’s natural healing process. Often used to treat persistent tendon pain, shockwave therapy is backed by strong clinical evidence and has become a trusted alternative to surgery for a range of chronic conditions. At Vale Health Clinic, […]
Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis using Shockwave Therapy
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults, especially among those who spend long hours on their feet. It can begin as mild discomfort, but left untreated, it often develops into a persistent, painful condition that affects daily activities, such as walking, exercising, or even getting out of bed […]
Does Shockwave Therapy Really Work for Calcific Tendonitis?
Calcific tendonitis, a painful musculoskeletal condition that predominantly affects the shoulders, results from the build-up of calcium deposits within the tendons. The accumulation often occurs over time, leading to inflammation and discomfort that can impact a person’s ability to carry out daily activities. This condition may progress gradually and is often related to age, with […]
Golfer’s Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, and Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Golfer’s elbow, medically known as medial epicondylitis, is a painful condition that affects the tendons and muscles connecting the forearm to the inner side of the elbow joint. Although the name suggests, it primarily affects golfers, this condition can impact anyone engaging in repetitive wrist and forearm motions. Golfer’s elbow can significantly impact one’s daily […]
Shockwave Therapy as an Aid to Physical Rehabilitation
Shockwave therapy treatment for physical rehabilitation in patients has come a long way in assisting therapists in easing and treating pain for their patients. We look at shockwave therapy treatment, how it happens, what it treats, its advantages and disadvantages and who is eligible for treatment and the treatment process. What Is Shockwave Therapy Shockwave […]
Shockwave Therapy as a Treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Using low-intensity shockwave therapy has recently been adopted by a variety of medical practitioners as a safe and effective treatment for erectile dysfunction, ED for short. The treatment doesn’t work in all cases because there are a host of underlying conditions that can cause erectile problems. Shockwave therapy works best for younger patients and those […]
Are There Any Side Effects of Shockwave Therapy
Shockwaves surround us. Pressure waves are produced by mechanical transducers. The more intense a given pressure wave, the more deformation occurs in the medium through which the wave moves. An earthquake is such a shockwave moving through soil, rock, water, and ultimately buildings and people. A shockwave is responsible for mechanical bending and fracture in […]
When Shockwave Therapy Is Not Suitable Treatment
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical, procedure that uses shockwaves to treat and heal musculoskeletal conditions by increasing the flow of blood to the affected area. The procedure itself takes only a few minutes and does not require a hospital stay. Used in cardiology, urology, orthopaedics and physical therapy, the treatment employs high amplitude, […]