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Shockwave Therapy in Winchester

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Expert Shockwave Therapy Treatment in Winchester

Shockwave Therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment widely used for tendon-related injuries. If you want to accelerate your rehabilitation and achieve lasting relief, this evidence-based treatment offers proven benefits for conditions such as:

 

  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Tennis elbow
  • Shin splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome)

 

Our clinic uses the Storz shockwave device, a leading technology trusted globally for its precision and effectiveness. Storz shockwave therapy promotes:

 

  • Significant pain reduction
  • Stimulation of tissue repair and cell growth
  • Formation of new blood vessels to accelerate healing
  • Increased collagen production to strengthen tendon structure

What Makes Our Approach Different?

At Winchester Physio & Health, we don’t just aim for quick pain relief, we focus on your long-term recovery. Our expert physiotherapists combine shockwave therapy with a personalised strength-based rehabilitation programme to ensure sustained improvements and return to high-level function.

 

Shockwave Therapy Sessions and Pricing

 

Shockwave therapy is covered by many Private Medical Insurance providers. For those self-funding, we offer flexible options including single sessions or packages of 3 or 6 treatments. We are competitive when it comes to pricing and where we stand out, is that our shockwave appointments are 30 minutes, rather than the standard 15 minutes. This provides you the time to discuss progress, receive shockwave therapy treatment and progress your rehab to work alongside your treatment. 

 

Research shows that a course of approximately 6 weekly sessions typically delivers the best physiological response, but your physiotherapist will tailor your treatment plan specifically to your needs.

Shockwave Therapy FAQs

Is shockwave therapy painful?

Shockwave therapy is delivered to no more than a 4 out of 10 pain. Due to the nature of the treatment, a low-level discomfort is required, however we wouldn’t describe it as painful. 

 

Rest assured, this discomfort you experience does not last any longer than the treatment session itself.

Research suggests 3-6 sessions are optimal when achieving a successful outcome i.e. a reduction in pain and an increase in function. 

 

Shockwave therapy works on an accumulative effect, whereby you begin to notice improvements in pain and function at session 3 or 4. 

 

Depending on the chronicity of your injury, you may require up to 6 sessions, however, your therapist will advise on this.

Shockwave therapy lasts no more than 10 minutes. However your session will last 30 minutes. This gives you and your therapist the time to discuss the progress and update your treatment plan.

There are no guaranteed side effects. The evidence suggests that 82% of clients experience little to no side effects. 

 

At worst you may experience some redness or bruising to the skin and a mild discomfort or warm feeling after treatment. 

 

Any side effects experienced will last no longer than 48hrs.

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