The benefits of Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment Therapy for MSK Conditions.


Fast recovery time

Non-Invasive treatment

Up to 90% effective

Works even when other therapies have already failed

Clinically proven to work

No side effects

Up to 12 weeks of healing after your last session

Quick treatment sessions
Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment Therapy.
Radial Vs Focused Shockwave Therapy. What are the differences?
The differences between the two types of Shockwaves and how they work to heal MSK ailments.
Shockwaves can be either Focused or Radial. Radial shockwave therapy machines produce pressure waves that are strongest at their source (the handpiece) and spread out into the tissue. The further they travel, the weaker they become and they can reach treatment depths of up to 5cm. Radial is perfect for some Tendonitis Shockwave treatment therapy and muscular issues nearer to the surface such as Plantar Fasciitis. Radial shockwaves are also used really well to cover larger general regions of the body, such as the back muscles where the energy doesn't need to be as specific and targeted to one area.
Focused shockwave therapy machines produce sound waves that are able to penetrate into deeper regions of the body, up to 125 mm. It is at this point that they reach their maximum energy. Focused shockwaves are used in the treatment of deep trigger points or areas, whereas Radial shockwaves transmit outwards and do not reach as deep into the target area. Unlike Radial Shockwave Therapy, Focused Shockwave Therapy works by staying in one exact location of the body and focusing the energy on one main point of pain and injured tissue.

Most advanced Shockwave practitioners will generally use a combination of both Radial and Focused Shockwaves for tendonitis shockwave treatment therapy. We often combine both types of Shockwaves for many different MSK conditions. When used together, it can be the most effective treatment to accelerate healing by promoting tissue regeneration and faster recovery. We also go one step further and also combine many treatments with our specialist Myofascial tools that can be used with the Radial machine. See below for more information on Myofascial release.
Both types of Shockwave massively reduce pain but in very different ways. Focused is very precise and targets specific deeper points of pain, while Radial is used for more generalised pain over a larger surface area. Together they are perfect to cover all angles and the combination treatment and our first class training with many leading practitioners is what sets us apart from many other Shockwave clinics and elevates us to the top.
Focused Shockwave Therapy
Radial Shockwave is commonly used for Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment Therapy and muscular pain over large areas, with the combination of specialist Myofascial tools. Focused Shockwave Therapy works very differently and can be used for all sorts of ailments that can't be helped with just Radial Shockwave alone. Although we generally find a combination treatment of both types together usually produce the most effective and fast results.
These include Bone Healing, Osteoarthritis, Acute pain & Flare Ups, Insertional Tendinopathies / Deep-Seated Tendons, Degenerative Pathologies, Stress Fractures, Non-unions, Spinal Facet Joint Pain, Coccydynia, Carpal Tunnel and ED.
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Myofascial Release Treatment
Here at The Shockwave Therapy Clinic we have specialist tools that we use with the Radial Shockwave machine for Myofascial release of the fascia tissue. (The tight areas known as muscle knots or trigger points).
“Myo” means muscle and “fascial” refers to the connective tissue that covers and supports the muscles throughout your entire body.
This works really well for tendonitis shockwave treatment therapy when used in combination together with Radial or/and Focused Shockwave.
These have a huge benefit in decreasing pain, increasing mobility, improve circulation and postural issues.

Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment Therapy is clinically proven and well approved by top orthopaedics, and now used by well established professional sports bodies, such as Premier League Football clubs. Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment therapy has both NICE guidance and FDA approval for a large number of indications. Over 1000 papers have been published supporting the use of shockwave therapy in treatment of a plethora of conditions.
The difference in penetration between Radial and Focused Shockwave Therapy.
This diagram shows perfectly the difference between Radial and Focused Shockwave therapy and why tendonitis shockwave treatment therapy can be done with Radial, as it doesn't have to penetrate as deeply.
The diagram clearly demonstrates how much deeper and focused the energy of Focused Shockwave can go compared to Radial. This is why Focused Shockwave is able to treat the deeper ailments, such as bone issues like Osteoarthritis, Insertional tendinopathies, Deep seated tendons, Stress fractures and Facet joint pain.
The biological effects Focused Shockwave therapy -
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Cavitation Release of nitric oxide (increased cell metabolism, neoangogenesis, anti-inflammatory effect)
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Stimulation of growth factors
Patients who are unable to tolerate Radial Shockwave treatments for very acute injuries, will also benefit from Focused Shockwave therapy in the real early stages of their recovery where Radial Shockwave cannot be tolerated.
Shockwave therapy has both NICE guidance and FDA approval for a large number of indications.

Radial Vs Focused Indications
A list of a some of the ailments each different type of Shockwave Therapy is used to treat. Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment is generally the most effective when each type of Shockwave is combined together to gain maximum benefits. Even issues dealing more with the joints, such as OA or Carpal Tunnel are still more effective with the combination approach. We sometimes will even combine the session with Myofascial release as well, if we think there is even more benefit to be had. Sessions are always catered to every individuals specific needs.
Tendonitis Shockwave Treatment including - Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendonitis and Patella Tendonitis. Chronic Pain, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, Myofascial Pain, Muscular Pain and Tightness.
Radial
Bone Healing, Stress Fractures, Osteoarthritis, Carpal Tunnel, Tennis/Golfers Elbow, Insertional Pain, Back Pain, GTPS, Tendinopathies, Morton's Neuroma, Bone Spurs, Bursitis, TMJ Dysfunction.
Focused