Shockwave Therapy in Peterborough

Fast, effective relief for stubborn tendon and soft tissue injuries.

If you’re struggling with a chronic injury that hasn’t responded to rest, exercises, or manual therapy, Shockwave Therapy at Prestons Health could be the solution. This cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment helps stimulate your body’s natural healing response, reducing pain and accelerating recovery.

We provide shockwave therapy from our Peterborough physiotherapy clinic, based inside David Lloyd Club, Thorpe Wood Business Park.

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What Is Shockwave Therapy?

Shockwave therapy (also known as Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, or ESWT) is a non-surgical treatment that uses high-energy sound waves to treat soft tissue injuries. Delivered through a hand-held device, the waves pass through the skin to the affected area, helping to:

Increase blood flow
Stimulate cell repair and tissue regeneration
Reduce pain and inflammation
Break down scar tissue or calcifications
Reactivate the healing process in stubborn injuries

It’s particularly effective for tendinopathies and soft tissue conditions that haven’t improved with other treatment approaches.

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Conditions Treated with Shockwave Therapy

At Prestons Health, we use shockwave therapy to treat a wide range of injuries and persistent pain conditions, including:

Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Tendinopathy
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Golfer’s Elbow (medial epicondylitis)
Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper’s Knee)
Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS)
Calcific Tendinopathy (especially in the shoulder)

Your physiotherapist will assess your condition to ensure shockwave is appropriate, and discuss how it fits into your wider rehabilitation plan.

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What to Expect From Treatment

A typical course involves 4 sessions (Although we will treat up to 6), spaced one week apart. Each session lasts around 20 minutes and is delivered by a qualified physiotherapist trained in shockwave protocols.

You may feel some discomfort during treatment, but most patients tolerate it well. There is no downtime, and you can return to normal activities shortly after each session (within the guidance of your physio).

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Is There Clinical Evidence?

Yes, shockwave therapy is strongly supported by research, especially for persistent tendon issues. It’s widely used in professional sport and by NHS orthopaedic departments.

Studies show that shockwave therapy can:

Reduce pain
Improve function and mobility
Help patients avoid surgery
Achieve success rates of up to 70% in chronic tendinopathies
(Moya et al., 2018; Dedes et al., 2018)

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Why Choose Prestons Health for Shockwave Therapy?

Experienced team – Delivered by HCPC-registered physiotherapists trained in ESWT
Convenient Peterborough location – Based at David Lloyd Club with free parking
Integrated care – Shockwave therapy combined with rehab exercises, education and ongoing support
Trusted by the community – We’ve helped thousands of patients in Peterborough since 1969
Evidence-led approach – Treatments backed by current clinical research and best practice

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Testimonials

“I have had two sessions of shockwave therapy on my persistent running hamstring injury I’ve had for over two years. After being under an NHS physio for six months and not really getting anywhere, I decided I was going to look at other options and I’m so glad I did! I had immediate results from the first session and I’m looking forward to completing my course of treatment.”

Kerry G

“I had a Physio assessment with Shockwave therapy on my feet. Caroline was very thorough, professional and knowledgeable. I will be back for a course of treatment so I can get back running again.”

Ben Goymour

Book Shockwave Therapy in Peterborough

You don’t need a GP referral. If you’re ready to explore shockwave therapy for your condition, get in touch and we’ll guide you through your next steps.

Call us: 020 8254 2150
Find us: Prestons Health, David Lloyd Club, Thorpe Wood Business Park, Peterborough PE3 6SR
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Visit Our Peterborough Physiotherapy Clinic

Our main clinic location is within David Lloyd Club in Thorpe Wood, Peterborough with a satellite clinic in Oundle School (students and staff only). Please contact us on 01733 565911 for more information on our clinic times & locations.

David Lloyd Club

Prestons Health,
Address: David Lloyd Club, Business Park,
Thorpe Wood, Longthorpe,
Peterborough PE3 6SR, United Kingdom
Phone Number: +44 1733 565911

Oundle School

Prestons Health Oundle,
Address: School Sports Centre,
Oundle, Milton Rd, Oundle,
Peterborough PE8 4AB, United Kingdom
Phone Number: +44 1733 565911

Please contact our main site for appointments and further information.

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Tuesday : 8.15 - 6pm
Wednesday : 8.15 - 8pm
Thursday : 8.15 - 6pm
Friday : 8.15 - 6pm

      
      
 
 
    Jeff Goodger 
 
 Thanks Helen for the help and advice you have given me over the recent months enabling me to recover from my back injury and sciatica. Both issues had lasted for 5 months with various visits to Osteopaths & a Chiropractor along the way with no recovery in site. My G.P suggested that physio would be the right option to take and recommended Preston's Health. By this time my confidence was low and I was thinking how long was this ordeal going to last for. From my first apppointment with you I had a good feeling and an end was in site with the exercise programs I followed. It was also the conversations we had about the injury and the sciatica that made me feel I was definately going to recover soon with patience and that's exactly what happened. I had made a determined effort to follow all the guidance and encouragement you gave me, I stuck to the plan and it worked, so many thanks for that Helen. I am continuing with the exercices and building up my overall physical strength daily so that hopefully I won't have to experience this kind of set back in the future. Once again many thanks for all of your help its been greatly appreciated. Regards Jeff
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    Mark 
 
 Helene Preston is extremely knowledgeable, she has on two occasions assisted in my recovery from injury and one of those occasions pointed out an issue with medication prescribed by my doctor which averted possible side affects. also directly contacted the nhs on my behalf recommending further scans were needed and assisted in bringing my nhs appointment forward.
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    Nick Green 
 
 I had a great experience with Prestons and Rachael Baker diagnosed a meniscal knee trauma. Rachael was very knowledgeable and professional and the clinic is really neat and tidy within David Lloyd.
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    Teresa Gilder 
 
 Very friendly and professional.
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    Robert Igglesden 
 
 Had a consultation with Rachel today to diagnose and treat a cycling injury. She was very attentive, very thorough and extremely professional in her approach. This is the second time I've consulted Prestons Health and I've been really happy with their service. Recommended.
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    Anna Learoyd 
 
 I managed to get an emergency same day appointment for a strained achilles tendon. Rachel was professional, thorough and worked wonders in just one session. After a deep massage, I had much more movement in my ankle and the swelling has reduced significantly in 24 hours. I would highly recommend them for physio.
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    Matthew Kendrick 
 
 I have seen various physios for different injuries and Prestons Health were by far the best. Extremely professional and thorough when assessing my injury. It is too soon to tell if they will be able to fix my injury but I am very optimistic based upon the service provided so far.
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    Miriam Wood 
 
 Effective sports massage, concentrating on my legs this time, due to a muscle injury. I felt much better the following day and even played hockey.
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    Claire Haylock 
 
 Helen was very knowledgeable in her field of expertise. I have every faith in her to help me get back to physical health again. The support and aftercare are excellent too. I would definitely recommend Prestons Health.
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