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ESWT produces high energy shock waves and delivers them to the tissue via the surface of the skin, avoiding the need for needles or surgery...

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Learn more about Nicholas Fernandez and Nicholas Savva, the experienced Orthopaedic Surgeons at our clinic.

Tennis Elbow
"I had chronic tennis elbow, as a result of 15 years playing squash and "trying to play through" the injury. I had physiotherapy and a Cortisone injection. This seemed to have worked but, after 3 months rest and a steady return to the game the injury flared up again. I then had a second injection and took a year off playing. The pain became so unbearable that I could not grasp anything or even lift up my 2 yr old daughter or baby son. Opening a door was painful and I could only write for 30 minutes . I tried acupuncture, which alleviated the pain, but did not cure it. At the time surgery was the final option, which I took. Following surgery I was 70% better. Shock wave therapy then became available which I was keen to try to rid me of the residual symptoms and disability. The tr..." A.C. Child Okeford, Dorset
Tennis Elbow
"I developed tennis elbow after a particularly vigorous and unaccustomed game of tennis doubles. Rest, anti inflammatory gel and physiotherapy didn’t cure it. I couldn’t bring myself to have the painful injection. Two years later I was still in significant pain -work was painful and recreation (tennis, windsurfing and kite surfing) was also inhibited. I had 3 shock wave treatments. Although uncomfortable at the time - the pain was reduced by about 50% immediately the treatment stopped (I believe the nerves get numbed). After 3 months to my delight I noticed all the tenderness and pain had gone and I have never looked back." N.F. Upwey, Dorset
Achilles Tendonitis
"After six months of frustration with non-effective treatments for my Achilles tendon problems, I was referred to Nick Fernandez where he suggested a new treatment known as shockwave. After just three short treatments at the clinic, the relief from pain and the fact that I now walk down stairs unaided in the mornings is testament to the quality and effectiveness of this treatment" C.D. Shaftesbury
Tendonitis
"I originally broke my tibia playing football in april 07, and had an operation tibial nail inserted. Since removal of the nail in jan 08 I have had aggravating pain in the resulting scar tissue in the patella tendon (patella tendonitis) The actual break had healed with no problems but the tendonitis restricted the level of exercise, particularly football and running, that I could participate in before pain resulted in me having to stop entirely. This would then last for a few days. I returned several times to my NHS doctor and tried several methods to control or heal the injury, including intensive physio and a couple of targeted steroid injections- both methods worked for about 4 weeks but then the pain returned. I decided to use private care- after an initial consultation my doctor Mr Fernandez suggested ..." J. Scott, Swindon, Wiltshire
Heel Pain
"I was unable to work as a Landscape Gardener or play with my children due to heel pain. Three sessions of shockwave therapy resolved the pain within 3 months" S.A.R. Dorchester, Dorset.
Calcific Tendonitis
"I had experienced pain for a significant number of years from calcific tendonitis in both shoulders. Over the years, the pain had interrupted sleep, and interfered with all daily activities, including driving. I had received some relief for short periods from steroid injections, but the pain escalated and became severe, with almost complete immobility in one shoulder. After a course of Shock Wave Therapy, I have an excellent range of movement in both shoulders, with minimal discomfort. My quality of life has therefore radically improved. The therapy itself was not particularly unpleasant, and I obtained considerable relief within days after the first treatment. I had previously avoided a referral to an orthopaedic surgeon, because for various reasons I was reluctant to undergo definitve surge..." A.A. Lulworth
Tennis Elbow
"I developed tennis elbow after a particularly vigorous and unaccustomed game of tennis doubles. Rest, anti inflammatory gel and physiotherapy didn’t cure it. I couldn’t bring myself to have the painful injection. Two years later I was still in significant pain -work was painful and recreation (tennis, windsurfing and kite surfing) was also inhibited. I had 3 shock wave treatments. Although uncomfortable at the time - the pain was reduced by about 50% immediately the treatment stopped (I believe the nerves get numbed). After 3 months to my delight I noticed all the tenderness and pain had gone and I have never looked back." N.F. Upwey, Dorset
Plantar Fasciitis
"I was amazed to wake up one morning after a boogie at a friends wedding to a foot that was throbbing like no pain I had ever experienced before. Diagnosis was plantar fascitiis, remedy was plenty of stretches and ice. Although disciplined in my exercises I became frustrated at the time it took to get better. Three sessions of Shock Wave Therapy was recommended to me, lasting no more than 15 minutes a session. I had to keep up the exercises but was much improved after just two sessions. After weeks of discomfort thanks to the Shock Wave Therapy I am now pain free!" J.F. Bridport, Dorset.
Achilles Tendonitis
"I came to the Shockwave Clinic in April 2014. I had been suffering from Achilles Tendonosis for a full year whilst living in Kenya, Africa. I was treated with PRP injections, had had on going Physiotherapy , religiously did my eccentric loading and remained off all the activities ( including Walking )that I loved. As my business is in the Fitness and Cooking Field it hugely impacted my Career forcing me to return to the UK for a period. I am based in Dorset and I found the Dorset shock wave clinic on the internet. I had 5 sessions and although the first treatment was initially uncomfortable there was little pain and no after affects. Mr Fernandez understands the frustrations of not being active and was exceptionally positive. I can now say that, I feel no pain and I am back up and Running after a ..." L. Freemantle Blandford
Plantar Fasciitis
"I had suffered from plantar fasciitis for over two years and in particular found the sensation on putting my foot on the floor after getting out of bed very painful. After treatment the condition improved dramatically and immediately. Twelve months later there is only the slightest sensation of tenderness when walking with bare feet. With well cushioned heels it is virtually non-existent!" M.M. Sherborne, Dorset.

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