If you’re plagued with chronic leg, heel and achilles pain Capital Podiatry’s Shockwave system is the latest technology showing the best results.
Think rehabilitation, increased circulation, deep tissue massage and ways to treat those resistant aches and pains.
Shockwave – also called Radial Pressure Wave – delivers therapeutic shock waves deep into your tissue. The pressure waves are delivered from a torch-sized “wand” which is applied to your skin.
Shockwave can help get you back to normal after injury. And it works without needles, medication or surgery.
It’s used widely in the sporting world as a quick way to accelerate healing.
We use Shockwave to relieve a wide range of conditions:
We see Shockwave as a superior treatment option for musculoskeletal issues because it:
Some patients experience mild tenderness and others feel no pain at all. The good news is that we can dial the intensity of the pulses up or down, to match your preferences and tolerance. When you feel discomfort, it is usually associated with the level of damage or injury already present.
Most of our patients can have treatment without any issues, but we cannot use Shockwave if you are pregnant, or if you have:
We will always let you know whether Shockwave is right for you. The first step is to be assessed by our experienced team. We will discuss your options to come up with the best solution for you.
Shockwave is part of our overall biomechanical appointment for sore feet and legs.
Each of these appointments is tailored to your specific needs but can include checking your gait on our research-grade system, dry needling, mobilising or releasing stuck joints, orthotic therapy and prescribing rehabilitation exercises.
