Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), also known as shockwave therapy, is the most advanced and highly effective treatment method for musculoskeletal conditions.
Understanding Shock Wave Therapy
Shock wave therapy is a revolutionary, non-invasive treatment method that uses high-energy sound waves to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. This therapy promotes healing and provides relief from pain by stimulating the body’s natural healing processes. There are two primary types of shock wave therapy: focused shock wave therapy and radial shock wave therapy. Each offers unique benefits and is used to treat different conditions.
Focused Shock Wave Therapy: Precision and Depth
Focused shock wave therapy involves generating high-intensity sound waves that converge at a specific point within the body. This precise targeting allows for the treatment of deep-tissue injuries and conditions without affecting surrounding tissues.
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Radial Shock Wave Therapy: Broad Coverage and Accessibility
Radial shock wave therapy uses lower-energy sound waves that spread out radially from the point of application. This method is excellent for treating superficial conditions, offering a broader treatment area compared to focused shock waves.
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Applications of Shock Wave Therapy
Shock wave therapy has been successfully used to treat a wide range of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Chronic tendinopathies
- Plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendonitis
- Shoulder pain, such as calcific tendinitis
- Tennis elbow
- Stress fractures
- Enhancement of bone healing
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), also known as shockwave therapy, is the most advanced and highly effective treatment method for musculoskeletal conditions.
If left untreated, repetitive movements can gradually damage our musculoskeletal system, just like how a knife dulls over time. Someone who is damaging or injuring their body may not feel it immediately, but eventually, all the repetitive stress can take its toll on the body. Little by little, the tissues in our body break down over time.
The body responds to the damage by restoring injured tissue through a regeneration process. But at the rate that people use their bodies, the body often finds it difficult to catch up.
There often isn’t enough time to rest and heal the damaged tissue, so the damage continues to build up. What shockwave therapy does is that it accelerates the tissue regeneration process.
Instead of being forced to take long breaks to give the body time to regenerate tissue, shockwave therapy can help speed up recovery. After just a couple of sessions of shockwave therapy, the body’s tissues can heal completely.
Focused vs. Radial Shock Wave Therapy: Making the Right Choice
Choosing between focused and radial shock wave therapy depends on the specific condition, the depth of the affected tissues, and the desired outcome. While focused shock wave therapy is unparalleled for targeting deep-tissue problems with precision, radial shock wave therapy’s broader coverage makes it ideal for superficial conditions and pain relief over larger areas.
Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), also known as shockwave therapy, is the most advanced and highly effective treatment method for musculoskeletal conditions.
If left untreated, repetitive movements can gradually damage our musculoskeletal system, just like how a knife dulls over time. Someone who is damaging or injuring their body may not feel it immediately, but eventually, all the repetitive stress can take its toll on the body. Little by little, the tissues in our body break down over time.
The body responds to the damage by restoring injured tissue through a regeneration process. But at the rate that people use their bodies, the body often finds it difficult to catch up.
There often isn’t enough time to rest and heal the damaged tissue, so the damage continues to build up. What shockwave therapy does is that it accelerates the tissue regeneration process.
Instead of being forced to take long breaks to give the body time to regenerate tissue, shockwave therapy can help speed up recovery. After just a couple of sessions of shockwave therapy, the body’s tissues can heal completely.
Shockwave (EPAT) Therapy Experts
Shock wave therapy, whether focused or radial, offers a promising solution at Integrative Spine & Sports for various conditions, particularly where traditional treatments have failed. By leveraging the body’s natural healing mechanisms, it provides an effective, non-invasive option for pain relief and recovery.
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Treatment or Service FAQ’s
Yes, shockwave therapy is very safe. Our experience virtually no side effects from this treatment.
Occasionally, patients may experience some minor discomfort, which can last a few days, but that’s normal especially after intense exercise or a full day of work.
Plus, the FDA has determined EPAT Therapy technology to be safe.
Our practitioners at Integrative Spine & Sports have the right skills and experience to provide you with safe and gentle shockwave therapy.
During the treatment, patients will sometimes feel some discomfort in the treatment area, a pain which is often described as “small pulses against the skin”.
Now, the word “shockwave” isn’t exactly the most comforting of medical terms, but shockwave therapy is generally painless.
Yes, it does. And there is a lot of research to back it up. Shockwave therapy can help with:
- Tendon disorders
- Cellulite
- Knee replacements
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- And much more
We’ve treated thousands of patients at our practice, and part of our integrative process is using safe and effective treatment methods like EPAT therapy.
Our patients have had a lot of success with this treatment option, which is why we continue to recommend it.
