(021) 4636642

appointments@imokillyphysio.com

Unit 2 Market Green Medical Centre

Market Green, Midleton, Co. Cork

Shockwave Therapy

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave Therapy is a high-velocity pressure disturbance that moves through the tissue and is reflected and refracted around the area. Our patients often refer to it as a “kango hammer”! There is clear evidence of an increase in blood flow with shockwave therapy, even in tissues with little blood which occurs in chronic tendon injuries. The shockwaves also create an inflammatory response. When a tissue is in a chronic stage of injury the shockwave will create an environment resembling an acute stage. This acute stage will then “reboot” the metabolism and healing process for self-repair, leading to decreases in pain and increases in function.

Is Shockwave Therapy Painful?

In short, no. Your Chartered Physiotherapist will ask you throughout the treatment how it feels, if it becomes uncomfortable then the intensity of the shockwave can be decreased. There can be residual low-level discomfort for the following 24hrs. You will be able to drive or go back to work after treatment.

How many sessions will I need?

Like all injuries, every case is different. However, scientific research suggests 3 to 5 treatments are required. Prognosis of your injury will be discussed at each session to clarify time frames. You will not receive any treatment from your Chartered Physiotherapist if it is not required. There is clear evidence in the scientific literature on the benefits of Shockwave Therapy for Tendinopathy.

For further information on Shockwave Therapy and the services available, please do not hesitate to contact us:

Imokilly Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic at (021) 4636642 or email appointments@imokillyphysio.com

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Please do not attend your physio session if you are feeling unwell.

Client Testimonials

Having been dogged with injury I decided to have a full prehab/FMS screen with Colette at Imokilly Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic. My starting score was 12/21 which placed me in a high risk injury bracket but by doing my corrective exercises, I not only played through the whole season un-injured but I also got my score up to 17/21 by the end.

- T.B, Killeagh GAA

I had spent a significant amount of money elsewhere on unwearable orthotics, before coming to Imokilly Physiotherapy Clinic. The orthotics I got here are by far the most comfortable to wear, and I wouldn't put a pair of shoes on without them!

- MB, Ladysbridge

Having had a long long history of back-pain which was then managed surgically with a dynamic fusion I was nervous about commencing any exercise. My neurosurgeon recommended that I attend a physiotherapist-led clinical Pilates class and I was lucky to find Sarah. Her entire approach is aimed at individualised rehabilitation, namely the individual assessment, tailored exercise programmes, small classes and follow-up emails. The standard of Pilates service is far superior to a fitness-based drop in class, and hence ideal for those with injuries.

- AB, Little Island

Chronic Achilles tendinopathy was limiting my ability to progress my marathon training and I knew that I had to tackle it properly to allow it to heal. Although it was frustrating to step back from training, I am now running painfree and hoping for a marathon PB

- ED, St Finbarrs