FAQs About EPAT

FAQs About EPAT

Dealing with heel pain and foot pain can be excruciating and can interrupt your favorite daily activities. It can be difficult when you just can’t seem to find the best form of treatment to help minimize your pain and allow you to feel comfortable in daily life. There are other forms of treatment that can help you find relief from heel pain with noninvasive treatments. Your podiatrists at Foot Health Center in West Orange, NJ, can explain what EPAT is and how it can help you enjoy your favorite activities again without the recovery time associated with surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions About EPAT

  • What is EPAT?

    EPAT stands for extracorporeal Pulse Activation Therapy and is commonly used to deal with heel pain. EPAT from your podiatrists in West Orange, NJ, can help give you relief from heel pain. A special gel is applied to the affected area and EPAT pressure waves are released through an applicator that is moved around the area that has pain. These pressure waves help gradually regenerate damaged tissue, giving you relief from pain.
  • What conditions can EPAT treat?

    EPAT can be used to help address many different conditions that can cause pain throughout your feet. This could include:
    • Heel pain
    • Bursitis
    • Heel spurs
    • Achilles tendonitis
  • How long does EPAT take to work?

    Each EPAT session usually takes about 15 minutes, depending on the severity of your condition and what condition is being treated. You can start feeling relief from your pain after about three sessions.

Contact Your Podiatrist Today

Don’t let heel pain affect your everyday life. Contact your podiatrists at Foot Health Center in West Orange, NJ, to find out if EPAT could help give you the relief from heel pain that you’re looking for. Call for more information and to schedule an appointment at (973) 731-1266.

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