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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT)

I had been suffering from Achilles tendonitis and was not making much improvement after over a year of traditional physiotherapy.  Fiona suggested trying shockwave therapy and I was happy to give it a try.  I had been warned that it could be painful but I didn’t find it too bad and Fiona checked that I was ok before adjusting the intensity.  In the first session it felt a bit like tiny hammers hitting my tendon, but after that it was less intense.  After 4 treatments, Fiona decided I didn’t need any more and 2 months later I am still pain free.  I am glad I tried it.

Elaine Reed