Shockwave is an acoustic wave which carries high energy to painful spots and myoskeletal tissues with subacute, subchronic and chronic conditions. The energy promotes regeneration and reparative processes of the bones, tendons and other soft tissues. 

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Often clinics will offer Shockwave Therapy as a separate treatment at a higher cost performed outside of your manual therapy appointment. At Exeter Health Plus we believe all patients should have access to its benefits and if we feel it will enhance your treatment plan, we'll include it within your normal session and at no extra cost

 

Acoustic waves with high energy peak used in Shockwave therapy interact with tissue causing overall medical effects of accelerated tissue repair and cell growth, analgesia and mobility restoration.

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Medical effects of Shockwave Therapy

• New blood vessel formation

• Reversal of chronic inflammation

• Stimulation of new collagen production

• Dissolution of calcified fibroblasts

• Dispersion of pain mediator substances

• Release of trigger points

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At Exeter Health Plus we typically utilise Shockwave Therapy in conjunction with traditional manual techniques like mobilisation and massage in the treatment of the following complaints;

• Knee pain

• Shoulder pain

• Hip pain

• Elbow pain

• Chronic tendinopathy

• Plantar fasciitis

• Calcifcations

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For more information please contact the clinic via email or call us on 01392 925715

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