Shockwave Therapy in Evergreen
Health and Harmony Chiropractic and Wellness Center uses EPAT Therapy, also known as Shockwave Therapy in Evergreen as a part of a whole-patient approach to improving patient health and well-being. Officially called EPAT, Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology, is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment option that relieves pain associated with many musculoskeletal conditions like frozen shoulder and plantar fasciitis. The treatment uses acoustic pressure waves- basically shock waves- to enhance blood circulation and speed up the healing process.
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The acoustic pressure waves can penetrate deeper into the body than massage and other therapies to stimulate the body's natural healing mechanisms to the injured area. It triggers your own regenerative cells to come to the area and heal the tissue. It enhances vascularization and nerve regeneration as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your team at Health and Harmony will discuss your symptoms with you and locate the source of pain. They will then mark the area intended for the EPAT Therapy. A gel is applied to optimize the contact between the application device and your skin. The handpiece delivers pulsations to the pain area for a number of prescribed pulses, depending on the condition. The intensity of the pulses is controlled and can be adjusted by the technician. You can expect the treatment to be completed in ten minutes or less.
There is no downtime after your Shockwave treatment. You can resume your normal activity and exercise that day.
Success Rates: 90% improvement was recorded for the treatment of Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain) by the Journal of Orthopedic Research (2005). The same publication quotes a 77% success rate when treating Tennis Elbow with Radial Shockwave Therapy and other clinical studies have generally reported a success rate in excess of 75%. Nice (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) provided evidence to the NHS: NICE evidence for Shockwave.
Shockwave Therapy is FDA cleared for the treatment of acute and chronic musculoskeletal pain and connective tissue disorders; there are no known risks or complications.
Shockwave therapy is an elective pay modality and is not covered by insurance.
Shockwave Therapy is not recommended for patients on blood thinners, those with malignancies, and those who are pregnant.
Shockwave treatment is often performed once a week for a period of 3-6 weeks, depending on Chronicity of the problem.
Patients may begin to see improvement right away. More significant improvement often occurs 4-12 weeks after the last treatment.
Testimonial
"Irie is utilizing our EPAT treatment, also known as Shockwave Therapy, on a chronic knee injury. Prior to coming to us she had tried many rounds of
see what she accomplishes next!"physical therapy and massage with no success. After her first two treatments of EPAT therapy, Irie was able to compete in an invitational Tae Kwon Do competition and even received a gold medal! We are so excited to see Irie's improvements so far and can't wait to see what she accomplishes next!"
Conditions Treated
Plantar Fasciitis
Achilles Pain
Rotator Cuff
Peripheral Neuropathy
Jumper's Knee
Scar Tissue
Tennis Elbow
Shoulder Impingement
Trigger Thumb
Carpal Tunnel
Sprained Ankle
Hip Issues
Acute Injuries
& More
Health and Harmony
Chiropractic and Wellness Center
1202 Bergen Parkway #102
Evergreen, CO 80439
(303) 670-1001