How does ESWT work?

ESWT (Extra Corporeal Shockwave Treatment) works by passing low-energy sound waves through the skin all the way to the site of injury. At The Podiatry Centre we use radial shockwave therapy which penetrates as deep as 5cm, making it ideal for treating tendon and fascia injuries of the foot e.g. plantar fasciopathy and Achilles tendinopathy. The sound waves produce a cavitation effect in the tissues a bit like the ripple effect when you throw a stone in a pond and this stimulates the following effects:

Beth Norris and Kirsty Hodgkins can offer this treatment in our Cosham and Chichester clinics.