Find out how this special shockwave technology could ease your foot pain.
EPAT, which stands for extracorporeal pulse activation technology, has become a popular and effective way for our West Orange, NJ, podiatrists to treat painful injuries and conditions of the feet and ankles. Whether you are dealing with acute or chronic foot pain, injuries to soft tissue or other musculoskeletal problems, our podiatry team can help you get your stubborn pain under control with EPAT.
What is EPAT?
This special handheld device delivers shockwaves to certain areas of the foot or ankle to stimulate blood flow and speed up the body’s natural healing processes. EPAT is FDA-cleared and effective pain-relieving treatment for those in West Orange, NJ, who are dealing with,
- Heel pain caused by Achilles tendonitis or plantar fasciitis
- Foot pain
- Neuromas
- Overuse injuries
- Stress fractures
- Shin splints
People dealing with chronic heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis tend to turn to EPAT treatment here in West Orange, NJ, when at-home treatment options aren’t providing ideal pain control. Before turning to more serious medications or invasive procedures or surgeries, you may want to consider what EPAT therapy can offer.
What should I expect from EPAT treatment?
This in-office treatment usually takes no more than 10 minutes to complete and it’s completely painless. When you come into our office, we will apply a special gel to the area that we are treating before guiding a handheld device over the area. This device will send shockwaves to the area to promote healing. This procedure is non-invasive, does not require anesthesia and patients can leave our office right away with no downtime.
Some patients notice a marked improvement in their symptoms right away. You may even find that you’re able to return to your normal activities within the next day or two without pain. Of course, we understand that everyone’s pain is different. Most people will require multiple sessions over the course of several weeks, depending on the type and severity of their condition. This is something that we can discuss and plan out with you during your consultation.
Are you interested in getting EPAT treatment from our West Orange, NJ, podiatrists? To find out if you’re an ideal candidate, call Foot Health Center today at (973) 731-1266. We’d be happy to schedule an evaluation with our team.