EPAT Shockwave Therapy in Mission Valley
Having an injury can be extremely frustrating, especially a musculoskeletal injury. These types of injuries can often take six weeks or even several months to fully heal and can affect tendons, muscles, ligaments, and bones.
Shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal injuries is an effective treatment option to speed up the recovery process while being completely non-invasive. By applying acoustic waves to the injured area, more blood flow can access the area, promoting healing and providing pain relief.
Musculoskeletal injuries can be painful and take several weeks (or months) to heal due to the lack of blood flow to the injured area. With shockwave treatment, injuries can potentially heal faster.
Types of Injuries Treated
- Tendonitis
- Chronic pain from injuries
- Plantar fasciitis (heel pain)
- Stress fractures
- Muscle strains (such as the calves and quads)
- Tennis elbow
- Bursitis (including hip bursitis)
- Overuse injuries
- And more
Benefits Of Epat
- Faster healing from injury
- Minimal downtime
- Pain relief
- Improved function
- Non-surgical and non-invasive
- Affordable treatment option
Benefits of Treatment
You might be a candidate for treatment if you have a musculoskeletal injury, including but not limited to Achilles tendonitis, tennis elbow, hip bursitis, and many others. To determine if you are eligible for treatment, contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
What To Expect with Shockwave Therapy Treatment
Extracorporeal pulse activation technology uses a specialized device that is applied to the injured area, which emits shockwaves that will trigger an inflammatory response so that the body can produce more blood flow to the injury. Each session will last approximately 20 minutes. Shockwave therapy is an outpatient procedure with no downtime, enabling patients to drive after each session and resume their normal activities. Many patients receive additional treatment sessions over the course of several weeks to experience the full benefit of treatment.
Is Shockwave Therapy Painful?
Most clients report minimal to no discomfort during the procedure. The exact intensity of the shockwaves can be adjusted to the comfort level most well-tolerated. A numbing cream can also be applied to minimize any potential discomfort.
How Long Do the Benefits Last?
Shockwave therapy for musculoskeletal injuries is most effective when combined with physical therapy sessions, rest, and/or specific lifestyle adjustments.
What are the Potential Side Effects?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does EPAT accelerate the healing process?
By promoting these physiological responses, EPAT can potentially speed up healing musculoskeletal injuries, such as tendonitis, plantar fasciitis, and other soft tissue injuries, with just a few sessions. Additionally, EPAT therapy may reduce inflammation and pain, allowing patients to resume their normal activities more quickly.
Can extracorporeal pulse activation technology treat chronic pain?
While EPAT has shown promise in treating certain types of chronic pain, its effectiveness may vary depending on the underlying cause of the pain and individual patient factors. Shockwave therapy often works best when combined with other treatments or therapies.
Will EPAT therapy improve blood circulation?
Improved blood circulation is beneficial for various reasons. It helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, promotes the removal of waste products and toxins, and supports the healing process by facilitating the transportation of healing factors to the injured area.
So, by enhancing blood circulation, EPAT therapy can contribute to the overall healing process and may be particularly beneficial for conditions where poor blood flow contributes to the symptoms.