Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
Choose deep, targeted healing for pain relief. Our Chattanooga Intelect Focus Shockwave device delivers precise acoustic waves to stimulate your body's natural healing process — offering a non-invasive, clinically proven alternative for chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Clinically proven to improve pain & function in chronic plantar fasciitis
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How Does Shockwave Therapy Work?
High-energy acoustic waves are focused through a lens and transmitted into the body, stimulating cells and the body's intrinsic healing mechanism. Unlike lithotripsy which destroys tissue, Focused Shockwave Therapy restarts the healing cascade via mechanotransduction — a process which helps improve specified chronic conditions.
Benefits of Focused Shockwave Therapy
Short treatment time (minutes)
Deep tissues can be reached (up to 4.7 inches)
Non-invasive with no known significant adverse effects
Precise & targeted application
Results in few treatments (typically 3-6)
Alternative to medication
Conditions We Treat
Focused Shockwave Therapy is effective for a wide range of chronic musculoskeletal conditions. As evidence-based practitioners, we use this treatment where research has demonstrated clear efficacy.
What to Expect
Assessment
Your physiotherapist will assess your condition and determine if Focused Shockwave Therapy is the right treatment for you.
Treatment
Each session takes just minutes. The focused shockwave is precisely targeted to the affected area for maximum therapeutic effect.
Recovery
Improvement in function and pain relief may be seen after the first treatment, with typical resolution of symptoms by the third session.
“As Evidence Based Practitioners, clinicians will find it hard to ignore the efficacy of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) given the quantity and quality of the research evidence. Once incorporated into patient management for musculoskeletal conditions, clinicians will find the results even more compelling.”
Cliff Eaton, MSc, PGc, MSCP, SRP — Clinical Support Specialist, Chattanooga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Focused Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy?
Focused Shockwave Therapy uses high-energy acoustic waves focused through a lens and transmitted into the body up to a depth of about 4.7 inches. These waves stimulate cells and the body's intrinsic healing mechanism through mechanotransduction, helping to restart the healing cascade for chronic conditions.
How many treatments will I need?
Typically 3-6 treatments are necessary, with resolution of some symptoms being achieved by the third treatment. The number depends on the condition being treated and how the tissue responds. An improvement in function and pain relief may be seen after the first treatment.
Is shockwave therapy painful?
You may feel some discomfort during the treatment, but it is generally well-tolerated. Your physiotherapist will adjust the intensity to your comfort level. Most sessions last only a few minutes.
Is shockwave therapy the same as lithotripsy?
Focused Shockwave Therapy uses a similar wave form to lithotripsy (which breaks up kidney stones), but at much lower energy levels. It isn't designed to destroy tissue, but rather to restart the healing cascade via mechanotransduction.
What conditions can shockwave therapy treat?
Shockwave therapy is clinically proven for chronic plantar fasciitis and is effective for various musculoskeletal conditions including tendinopathies, calcific tendinitis, and myofascial trigger points.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Book a consultation to find out if Focused Shockwave Therapy is right for you.
Call 07580 372490 to book