Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Glasgow | Specialist Shockwave Therapy
Resolve Stubborn Heel Pain with Swiss Dolorclast® Technology
If you are struggling with sharp, stabbing heel pain —particularly with those first few steps in the morning —you are likely suffering from Plantar Fasciitis. When traditional rest, stretching, and orthotics fail to provide relief, Swiss Dolorclast® Shockwave Therapy offers a clinically proven, non-invasive solution to get you back on your feet.
What is Plantar Fasciitis?
The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue (ligament) that runs along the sole of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. It acts as a vital shock absorber and supports the arch of your foot.
Plantar Fasciitis occurs when this tissue becomes overloaded, leading to micro-tears and a degenerative "overuse" reaction.
Common Symptoms:
Morning Pain: Intense "first-step" pain that gradually eases with movement.
Post-Rest Stiffness: Pain that returns after sitting for long periods.
Heel Tenderness: Sharp pain specifically at the base of the heel
Why Choose Shockwave Therapy for Heel Pain?
Physio Effect provides NICE-recommended Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), which is specifically indicated for chronic plantar fasciitis that has persisted for more than 6 months.
How it Accelerates Healing:
While many treatments simply mask the pain, Shockwave Therapy targets the biological root of the problem:
Restarts Healing: The soundwaves create "micro-trauma" that triggers the body’s natural repair mechanisms (stem cell activity)
Increases Vascularization: It stimulates new blood flow (neovascularization) to the poorly circulated fascia tissue.
Breaks Down Calcification: It can help resolve pain associated with Heel Spurs.
Immediate Desensitization: It reduces the transmission of pain signals for immediate pain relief.
Your Recovery Pathway in Glasgow
Research shows that Shockwave Therapy has up to an 80% success rate for chronic heel pain. At our clinic, we don't just treat the symptoms; we fix the cause.
Specialist Assessment: We verify the diagnosis and ensure ESWT is the right path for you.
Evidence-Based Protocol: We recommend a minimum of 3 to 5 sessions, spaced 7–10 days apart.
Comprehensive Rehab: We often combine Shockwave with Running Gait Analysis or strength coaching to ensure the load on your foot is corrected long-term.
Our Plantar Fasciitis clinic is led by Danny Wray and Jonny Kilpatrick, specialists in lower-limb biomechanics, chronic tendon pain and sports recovery.
