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September 1, 2025

Top Conditions Treated with EPAT

Top Conditions Treated with EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy)

 

What is EPAT?

EPAT, commonly known as Shockwave Therapy, utilizes high-energy acoustic waves that penetrate deep into affected tissues. These waves stimulate healing by triggering biological responses, including:

Enhanced cellular repair mechanisms

Improved blood vessel formation

Breakdown of calcifications

Reduction of chronic inflammation

Disruption of pain mediators like Substance P

This non-invasive treatment provides fast pain relief and restores mobility—without surgery, medications, or anesthesia.

Conditions Treated with EPAT

Several key conditions respond well to EPAT therapy:

Heel Spur

Insertional Pain (often related to tendon insertions)

Chronic Tendinopathy, such as:

      Jumper’s Knee

     Tennis Elbow

Shoulder Pain

Calcifications within soft tissues or joints

Hip Pain

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (“shin splints”)

Why EPAT is Effective

The advantages of EPAT include:

Rapid pain reduction

Non-invasive approach with no need for medications

Avoidance of surgery and anesthesia

No side effects or allergic risks

Acceleration of healing, especially for chronic conditions

 

In Summary

From stubborn heel pain to nagging shoulder aches, EPAT therapy goes beyond masking symptoms. By sending gentle shockwaves deep into injured tissues, it stimulates blood flow, dissolves calcifications, and reactivates the body’s own repair process—delivering lasting relief, faster recovery, and restored mobility without surgery or drugs.

Schedule Your Appointment with Health Plus Physical Therapy Today

At Health Plus PT, EPAT Therapy is designed to tackle tough conditions like heel spurs, tendon injuries, and chronic joint pain. Using focused shockwaves, we stimulate circulation, dissolve calcifications, and activate natural healing pathways—helping you relieve pain, restore movement, and return to the activities you love without surgery or medication.

Contact us today to get started and book your appointment!

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