San Antonio, Texas 78253
Shockwave Therapy (EPAT)
Advanced Healing Through Shockwave Treatment
Texas Alliance Physical Therapy provides cutting-edge solutions that restore function and reduce pain. One of the most effective services we offer is EPAT Shockwave Therapy, a safe, non-invasive method that accelerates healing and enhances recovery. Don’t let pain hold you back. Schedule a consultation at our San Antonio physical therapy clinic today and discover how wave therapy can help you move toward a stronger, more pain-free future.
What Is Shockwave Therapy?
Shockwave Therapy, or Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT), is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic waves to stimulate healing in damaged tissues. These sound waves enhance circulation, reduce inflammation, and break down scar tissue, supporting the body’s natural healing process. Unlike surgery or injections, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy involves no downtime, making it ideal for patients seeking effective, low-risk care.
How Shockwave Therapy Supports Recovery
Widely used in professional physical therapy, Shockwave Therapy is effective for conditions like plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, rotator cuff injuries, tennis elbow, and patellar tendinitis. At our physical therapy San Antonio clinic, this treatment helps restore mobility, accelerate healing, and reduce dependency on long-term medications. By targeting the root cause of pain—not just the symptoms—EPAT delivers lasting results and helps patients return to their active lifestyles with confidence.
Is Shockwave Therapy Right for You?
Shockwave Therapy actively targets pain at its source, delivering fast, effective relief for a wide range of injuries and conditions. If you're feeling your strength or mobility slipping due to persistent discomfort, it's time to take action. Here's how Shockwave Therapy helps restore movement and accelerate healing when other treatments haven't delivered results:
- Chronic tendon conditions such as tennis elbow, Achilles tendinitis, or rotator cuff irritation may respond well to Shockwave Therapy, which stimulates healing where other treatments have failed.
- Heel and foot pain (plantar fasciitis) often causes sharp discomfort, and Shockwave Therapy helps reduce inflammation in the plantar fascia for pain-free movement without surgery.
- Sports-related injuries can benefit from EPAT when rest or standard physical therapy doesn’t provide full relief, helping athletes recover faster and return safely to training or competition.
- Arthritis-related stiffness, especially in weight-bearing joints, can be reduced with Shockwave Therapy, which improves circulation, mobility, and pain levels when used alongside other treatments.
- Failed conventional treatments don’t have to be the end of your recovery—Shockwave Therapy offers a non-invasive, effective next step before exploring surgical options.
How Shockwave Therapy Heals and Restores
1. Stimulation of Blood Flow
Acoustic waves boost circulation, delivering oxygen and nutrients to damaged tissues for faster, more effective healing. Many patients notice less stiffness and better movement within a few sessions.
2. Collagen Production for Repair
Healthy tendons and ligaments depend on collagen. Shockwave Therapy stimulates new collagen production, strengthening and restoring injured tissues so they can handle stress and movement again.
3. Pain Signal Modulation
Shockwaves act on the nervous system by reducing the transmission of pain signals. This creates a natural pain-relieving effect, helping patients enjoy a more pain-free lifestyle without heavy reliance on medications.
4. Breakdown of Calcifications
For conditions such as calcific tendinitis, shockwaves break up hardened calcium deposits in the tissues. Over time, the body naturally reabsorbs these deposits, leading to improved movement and less irritation.
5. Accelerated Recovery and Function
Speeds up recovery by promoting regeneration and reducing pain. Unlike treatments that mask symptoms, Shockwave Therapy addresses the underlying issues, supporting long-term results and functional restoration.
What to Expect After Shockwave Therapy
Recovery continues well beyond each session, guided by our professional physical therapy team. Mild soreness may occur but typically fades within a day or two, with noticeable improvement often starting after the second or third session. To enhance results, we combine Shockwave Therapy with therapeutic exercises, stretching routines, and manual therapy. With regular follow-ups and a custom approach, patients experience lasting relief, improved mobility, and a more substantial, pain-free return to daily life.
Relieve Pain and Restore Movement with EPAT Therapy
At our Texas Alliance Physical Therapy, we are proud to offer Shockwave Therapy (EPAT) as part of our comprehensive physical therapy treatment strategies. With its proven ability to accelerate healing, this specialized therapy can be the key to helping you live a healthier, more pain-free life. Schedule your appointment today and take the first step toward recovery with Shockwave Therapy.
Services
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Functional Dry Needling
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Orthopedic Joint Mobilization & Manipulations
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Shockwave Therapy (EPAT)
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WINBACK (Tecar) Therapy
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Graston Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization
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Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Therapy
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Cold Laser Therapy (Cube Laser)
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Custom Orthotics
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Electrical Stimulation (E-Stim)
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Hot Laser Therapy
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Kinesiology Taping (Kinesio Taping)
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Manual Therapy
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Mechanical Traction
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Normatec / Basil Nomadic Compression Therapy
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Strain Counterstrain Technique
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Therapeutic Ultrasound
Texas Alliance Physical Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions About
Shockwave Therapy (EPAT)
Shockwave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses acoustic sound waves to stimulate healing in soft tissues, reduce pain, and improve mobility. It’s commonly used in physical therapy to treat conditions like plantar fasciitis, tendinitis, and muscle injuries.
It is commonly used for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, tennis elbow, rotator cuff injuries, and other chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Most patients describe Shockwave Therapy as mildly uncomfortable but tolerable, often feeling like a series of quick pulses. Any discomfort usually decreases as the session progresses and typically fades shortly after treatment.
Most patients experience relief within 3–5 sessions, though the exact number depends on your condition and how your body responds. Your physical therapist will adjust your treatment plan based on your progress.
No. EPAT is non-invasive and performed by licensed physical therapists in a physical therapy clinic such as Texas Alliance Physical Therapy. Side effects are rare and usually limited to mild, short-lived soreness or redness.
You’ll feel a tapping or pulsing sensation in the treated area. Some patients report mild discomfort, but sessions are generally well tolerated and last about 15–20 minutes.
Risks are very minimal. Some patients may experience temporary soreness, slight swelling, or skin redness in the treated area, but these effects usually go away within a few days. Overall, Shockwave Therapy (EPAT) is considered very safe when performed by a professional physical therapist.
For many patients, yes. Shockwave Therapy (EPAT) often provides lasting relief and improves function, making surgery unnecessary in cases like tendon injuries or plantar fasciitis.
Most patients return to light activities right away. With guidance from a physical therapist, you can usually resume sports or exercise within days.
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