What Is Acoustic Wave Therapy?
Acoustic wave therapy, also known as Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Treatment (EPAT), is a non-invasive treatment used to reduce pain and accelerate healing in muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. At Recharge Sports Injury Center, this therapy is used to help patients recover from both acute injuries and long-standing conditions that have not improved with other treatments.
Acoustic wave therapy uses targeted pressure waves to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. These pressure waves increase blood flow, improve circulation, and activate cellular repair in damaged tissue. Over time, this helps reduce inflammation, break down scar tissue, and promote regeneration.
Because it is non-invasive, there are no incisions, no injections, and no downtime required after treatment.
What Acoustic Wave Therapy Can Help Treat
Acoustic wave therapy is commonly used for conditions involving chronic pain, inflammation, or limited healing. It can be effective for:
This treatment is especially helpful for patients who have not responded to rest, physical therapy, or other conservative care.
How Is Acoustic Wave Therapy Performed?
During treatment, a handheld device is applied directly to the affected area. The device delivers controlled pressure waves into the tissue.
The process typically takes only a few minutes per area. Patients may feel a tapping or pulsing sensation during treatment, along with mild discomfort in sensitive areas.
Most patients are able to resume normal activity immediately after the session. Some may experience improvement after just a few visits, while others see gradual progress over several weeks as the tissue heals.
What to Expect
Many patients begin to notice reduced pain and improved mobility within a few treatments. In some cases, relief can be felt right away, while for others it develops over time as healing progresses.
Acoustic wave therapy is often combined with other treatments at Recharge Sports Injury Center to address both the source of the injury and the surrounding tissue.
If you are dealing with ongoing pain or a condition that has not improved with other care, acoustic wave therapy may be an effective option to help you recover and return to normal activity.