Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology for Pain Relief  (EPAT)

Just call it Shockwave Therapy

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT) is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses pressure waves to stimulate healing and regeneration in damaged tissues. This therapy is often used to treat conditions that cause chronic pain, such as tendinitis, plantar fasciitis, and tennis elbow. In this article, we will explore the benefits of EPAT and how it works.

EPAT is an acronym for Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (extracorporeal means “outside the body”). It is a highly effective, non-invasive, in-office procedure that addresses many different pain syndromes. To make it easier to understand we just call it shock wave therapy. Here is how this treatment came about. The machine was originally used to break up kidney stones. The extracorporeal refers to outside the body, in case you were wondering. The same company decided that the technology could be adapted for soft tissue injuries. When your lower back pain gets worse from deep muscle spasms  shockwave make a huge difference.

EPAT is a type of shockwave therapy that uses pressure waves to stimulate the body's natural healing processes. The pressure waves are delivered to the affected area using a handheld device, which is moved over the skin in a circular motion. The pressure waves create a microtrauma in the tissue, which stimulates the body to produce new blood vessels and promote tissue regeneration.

EPAT is non-invasive and does not require anesthesia, making it a safe and effective treatment option for many patients. The procedure typically takes less than 30 minutes and does not require any downtime.

How EPAT works

EPAT works by stimulating the body's natural healing processes. The pressure waves created by the EPAT device create a microtrauma in the tissue, which stimulates the body to produce new blood vessels and promote tissue regeneration. This process helps to reduce pain and inflammation in the affected area and promote healing.

EPAT or shock wave therapy uses varying frequencies to produce sound waves that are applied to affected body parts. Typically muscles and ligaments, not bones. When a muscle is overworked the covering of the muscle called fascia becomes irritated. The fascia is a nerve dense area and will start to shrink and shrivel up when more and more physical stress is placed on it. This produces what we call adhesions. Adhesions restrict motion which in and of itself causes pain.

EPAT is typically administered in a series of treatments. Patients may require several treatments over a period of several weeks to achieve optimal results. The number of treatments required depends on the severity of the condition being treated.

The smooth covering develops potholes for illustration purposes. Think of a nice smooth road and then think of a road full of potholes. Then when the surrounding area rubs against the potholes you get more potholes. The increased friction caused by the adhesions cause pain when fascia rubs against other fascia. Have you ever rubbed two sticks together? Then you should understand the analogy

I know this sounds crazy but if you can understand that analogy, you can understand adhesions. The shockwave breaks up the adhesions which are then reabsorbed by the body and replaced with smooth fascial covering as God intended, relieving you from pain and restriction. It may be easier to just come to try this out and see for yourself. Call us (203) 656-3636 Core Health Darien is one of a few clinics that offer EPAT- Shockwave Therapy to treat soft tissue injuries.

Radial Pulsed EWST

RP-ESWT works by creating microtrauma in the tissues, which stimulates the body's natural healing processes. Unlike focal ESWT, which uses a high-intensity acoustic wave that is focused on a specific area of the body, RP-ESWT uses a lower-intensity acoustic wave that is spread out over a wider area. The shockwaves are delivered using a handheld device that is moved back and forth over the skin, rather than being focused on a specific area.
The shockwaves are thought to cause the release of growth factors and other healing agents, which can help to promote tissue regeneration and repair. RP-ESWT also helps to increase blood flow to the affected area, which can help to reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Focused EWST

Focal ESWT, also known as focused ESWT or high-energy ESWT, uses a high-intensity acoustic wave that is focused on a specific area of the body. The shockwaves are delivered using a handheld device that is placed directly on the skin over the area being treated. Focal ESWT is typically used to treat conditions that are located in a small, well-defined area, such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, or plantar fasciitis.
Focal ESWT works by creating microtrauma in the tissues, which stimulates the body's natural healing processes. The shockwaves are thought to cause the release of growth factors and other healing agents, which can help to promote tissue regeneration and repair. Focal ESWT also helps to increase blood flow to the affected area, which can help to reduce inflammation and promote healing.