Shockwave Therapy in Rugby & Coventry

At LMC Physio & Fitness in Rugby & Coventry we are able to provide shockwave therapy for a wide range of conditions including tendon and running injuries. Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment which works by delivering mechanical energy to the targeted area (e.g. tendon, muscle or bone) in order to increase blood flow, stimulate nature healing and cell regenerative and reduce pain.

When painful conditions (such as tendon problems) are ongoing from longer than 12 weeks the body’s nature healing process can become ‘stagnant’. Shockwave therapy stimulates blood flow and oxygen to the local area and encourages the body to restart the healing process.

Shockwave therapy is non invasive and therefore has very minimal side effects. The treatment can be uncomfortable at times, however, each treatment burst lasts only a few minutes at a time and most people describe this as very bearable.

If you have tendon pain, which has been present for longer than 12 weeks, then you are likely to benefit from Shockwave therapy treatment. Shockwave is good for Plantar Fasciitis (Fasciopathy), Achilles/Patella/Hip flexor/Gluteal tendinopathy, Rotator cuff pain, Tennis elbow, Golfer’s Elbow.

Shockwave can also be used to treat shin splints (MTSS) and Stress fractures. 

Research suggests that most people need between 3-6 sessions. The treatment works best if the sessions are no more than 7-10days apart so it is best to book the sessions in advance to ensure the most optimal treatment can be delivered.

The success of Shockwave has been published in many research studies and it has been concluded that Shockwave is an excellent treatment option for chronic tendon pains, as long as this is combined with appropriate exercises to maintain improvements and strengthen local muscles appropriately. Your physiotherapist will help you with a guided, specific exercise programme to provide you with the most optimal treatment package.

It is advisable to NOT take anti-inflammatory medication following shockwave treatment, this is because the shockwave therapy will encourage a naturally positive healing process (including natural inflammation) so we don’t want an anti-inflammatory tablet to counteract this effect.

If you have any questions or want to find out more please don't hesitate to contact us. 

Shockwave therapy can offered at both our Rugby and Coventry clinics and all of our therapist have received specialist training.

If you would like to view and book now appointments you can do so online, by calling 01788 331570, or emailing us at admin@lmcphysio.co.uk.