Shockwave Therapy -
EPAT & ESWT

We have a new treatment for muscle and joint pain that will make you feel better fast. It's not invasive and works for both short-term and long-term pain. Shockwave Therapy (ESWT®) is an advanced technology that uses special sound waves to help certain conditions. ESWT helps to improve regeneration instead of causing more damage to areas that have degenerated due to poor blood flow, tissue injury, overuse, or weakness. You only need three ten-minute sessions per week to get back to your favorite sport or activity, and there's no downtime. We utilize both kinds of shockwave therapy, EPAT, which is radial and goes through the skin, and ESWT, which is a focused beam that penetrates below the skin’s surface, creating the best treatment outcomes for our patients.

Find out how you can be pain-free.

ESWT: Let’s talk about the benefits:

• Evidence-based

• Non-invasive

• No downtime

• Over 80% patient satisfaction

• Cost effective

• Faster, easier healing

What is Shockwave Therapy?

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), also known as shockwave therapy, is a safe and powerful treatment approved by the FDA. This method uses special waves to improve metabolism, increase blood flow, and speed up healing.

What disorders can be treated?

Generally, acute or chronic musculoskeletal pain and/or pain that significantly impairs mobility or quality of life including:

• Lower Extremity:

  • Plantar Fasciitis: Pain in the heel and arch of the foot. 

  • Achilles Tendinopathy: Pain and inflammation in the Achilles tendon. 

  • Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee): Pain in the kneecap tendon. 

  • Hamstring Tendinopathy: Pain in the hamstring tendons. 

  • Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (Shin Splints): Pain along the shinbone. 

  • Morton's Neuroma: Thickening of a nerve in the foot. 

  • Retrocalcaneal Bursitis: Inflammation of the bursa behind the heel. 

• Upper Extremity:

  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis): Pain on the outside of the elbow. 

  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis): Pain on the inside of the elbow. 

  • Rotator Cuff Injuries: Tears or inflammation of the rotator cuff muscles and tendons in the shoulder. 

  • Calcific Tendonitis: Calcium deposits in the tendons, often in the shoulder. 

• Other Conditions:

  • Stress Fractures: Small cracks in bones. 

  • Osteoarthritis/Joint Pain: Pain and stiffness in joints. 

  • Scar Tissue: Can be broken down by shockwave therapy. 

  • Trigger Points: Areas of muscle pain and tenderness. 

  • Hip Pain: Including gluteal muscle strains, bursitis, and hip flexor tendinosis. 

  • Spinal Pain: Acute and chronic muscular pain in cervical and lumbar spine regions. 

What are the expected results?

Patients may feel better right away, but it can take up to four weeks for pain relief to start. The treatment gets rid of pain, helps you move better, and makes your life better. More than 80% of patients say they have no pain or much less pain after treatment.

What is the duration of the treatment and how many treatments will I need?

Treatment sessions usually last 15-20 minutes, depending on the condition being treated. Typically, you will need at least 3 sessions, spaced one week apart.

What if I have a special health condition?

The safety and effectiveness of the ESWT procedure have not been established for people with certain health conditions. Your doctor will inform you how these conditions and others may impact the decision to perform the ESWT procedure.

• Malignancies

• DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

• Pregnancy

Want to learn more about Shockwave Therapy and how it can benefit you? Get in touch with us!