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At Surrey Foot Service, we use a range of evidence-based treatments to help you recover from foot and ankle pain. Two of our most popular advanced therapies are Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) and Laser Therapy — both designed to stimulate healing, reduce pain, and speed recovery.
At Surrey Foot Service, we don’t treat symptoms in isolation — we look at how your body moves and why pain has developed in the first place. That’s why Shockwave and Laser Therapy are often used as part of a wider care plan, including:
By combining these advanced therapies with a clear understanding of your biomechanics, we can address both the cause and the symptoms of pain — helping you recover faster and stay active for longer.
DolorClast® Shockwave Therapy uses focused acoustic energy to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. The DolorClast® system delivers precise, high-energy pulses that:
It’s ideal for chronic or stubborn soft tissue problems — especially those that haven’t fully responded to exercise, orthotics or manual therapy.
Common conditions treated:
Benefits:
The DolorClast® High Power Laser uses multi-wavelength light to penetrate deep into tissue and stimulate cellular repair. By increasing energy production within cells and improving local circulation, it helps speed up recovery and reduce pain — completely pain-free.
How it works:
Common uses:
Benefits:
| DolorClast® Shockwave Therapy | DolorClast® Laser Therapy | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Chronic or long-term tendon and fascia problems | Acute inflammation, nerve pain, or post-injury healing |
| Technology | High-energy sound waves | High-intensity therapeutic laser light |
| Sensation | Feels like short pulses or taps on the skin (mild discomfort) | Warm, comfortable, and pain-free |
| Treatment time | 10–15 minutes | 10–15 minutes |
| Course length | 3–5 sessions (weekly) | 6–10 sessions (varies by condition) |
| Goals | Stimulate tissue regeneration | Reduce inflammation and speed cellular repair |
Both treatments are safe, non-invasive, and can be used together or alongside other therapies depending on your needs.
Assessment: We’ll start with a full musculoskeletal assessment and gait analysis to identify the root cause of your pain.
Treatment Plan: Your podiatrist will discuss whether Shockwave, Laser, or a combination is most appropriate.
Treatment Sessions: Each session is quick, with minimal downtime — allowing you to continue your normal activities.
Review & Progress: We track your improvement and adjust your plan to ensure lasting results.
We’ll discuss your goals, explain the process, and tailor a treatment plan to suit your condition and lifestyle.
If you’re struggling with persistent foot or ankle pain, or an injury that’s not improving, Shockwave or Laser Therapy could help.
