Motion Clinic
Shockwave Therapy Exeter
Conditions treated with Shockwave Therapy
Tennis Elbow: Studies have shown up to a 91% success rate for patients who received Shockwave Therapy.
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Outside hip pain (Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome): Has been shown to give superior results to rehabilitation and steroid injections in the short and long term.
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Plantar Fasciitis: In a study, 69% of patients who had the procedure reported an ‘excellent’ result (no heel pain). Another study involving 1287 patients concluded Shockwave Therapy effectively reduced pain and improved function in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis.
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Achilles Tendinitis: Shockwave Therapy has been shown to be more beneficial when compared to rehabilitation, and even better results are achieved when combined.
Other conditions that can be treated with Shockwave Therapy:
- Calcific tendinitis of the shoulder
- Patellar tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
- Hamstring tendinopathy
- Myofascial pain (Chronic muscle pain)
- Golfer’s elbow
- Biceps tendinopathy
- Shoulder rotator cuff injury
- Shin splints
- Hip bursitis