Collaborating to help
treat the causes of pain

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Effective pain treatment relies on the crucial collaboration between healthcare professionals and patients. By fostering a cooperative relationship, a deeper understanding of pain conditions can be achieved, leading to the development of personalised treatment plans that carefully consider each patient’s unique needs and preferences.

At St James Clinics, we place a strong emphasis on collaboration and the exchange of ideas and expertise. This commitment promotes innovation and progress in the field of pain treatment.

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St James Clinics are backed by science and guided by experts. Our team of experts will help you get control of your pain.

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Prof. Shepherd

Hieu Tran

Dr. Matteo Conti

John Wood

What? Where? How?

Intense Pulse Pressure Therapy (i.P.P.T.) employs pulse waves to effectively target the causes of pain at a deep cellular level. In contrast to conventional treatments, this innovative approach directly addresses the origin of discomfort, fostering vastly improved pain reduction for quicker recovery and improved mobility.

History and Evolution

1940s

Research into acoustic sound waves and their medical applications commences.

1950s

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) began in the 1950s, which has now become an alternative form of medicine that aims to treat disease by applying pulsed electromagnetic fields or electromagnetic radiation to the body.

1960s

Dornier Systems (Domier MedTech) pioneered research into the interaction between shock waves and human physiology. The electrohydraulic principle utilises sound waves to provide therapeutic benefits.

1970s

Pioneering experiments were conducted to explore the use of shockwave therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions.

1980s

Lithotripsy : The ability of shock wave treatment to impact and focus on a particular area has been accepted globally by the medical industry and approved by the FDA for use to treat kidney stones treatment.

1990s

Originally used for the treatment of kidney stones ESWT has found its place in the treatment of variety of chronic orthopaedic conditions including plantar fasciitis, lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow), calcific tendinitis of the shoulder, delayed union or non-union of fractures, osteonecrosis of the femoral head and other tendinopathies.

2000s

ESWT was adopted widely in the fields of sports medicine and rehabilitation. It was also successfully applied in dermatology for the treatment of non-healing wounds, diabetic foot ulcers, decubital ulcers, and burns. ESWT was further used to treat myocardial infarction during open-heart surgery.

2020s

In 2022, St James Clinics proudly opened its doors, introducing a new treatment for pain called Intense Pulse Pressure Therapy (i.P.P.T.). As part of our commitment to providing the highest quality treatment for pain, we have initiated a pilot scheme to offer i.P.P.T. to all patients seeking assistance with pain and mobility concerns. This innovative treatment aims to reduce pain and improve mobility.