EPAT treatments for Achilles Tendonitis

and Plantar Fascitis

(Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology)

Our Doctors are excited about bringing this new technology to Coffee County, Tennessee.

Heel pain, Achilles Tendonitis and Plantar Fascitis, is the most common foot problem presenting in our office.

While most heel pain is responsive to conservative therapy including night splints, orthotics, strapping, physical therapy, NSAIDS, corticosteroid injections, rest and walking boot, 10% of patients remain with pain. These patients are faced with the choice of having surgery or living with pain.

EPAT is a new technology that is a safe, non invasive option to surgery. It is almost painless, inexpensive and uses the physics of sound wave technology.

Swiss made by Storz Medical and distributed by CuraMedix in North America, EPAT is used extensively in Europe and Canada.

The mode of action during Pulse Therapy is to stimulate chemical processes providing improved blood circulation in the pain regions to promote natural healing.

Achilles Tendonitis Treatment

The patient is positioned comfortably prone (lying on your stomach) with a pillow under the ankle.

The boundaries of the Achilles Tendon and area of most pain is identified.

Sound wave pulse therapy is administered. Each treatment is 2000 pulses – sound 'shocks' – thus the name 'shock wave therapy.'

3 – 6 treatments, a week apart (5 – 10 days) are performed.

The other regular conservative therapies are continued during the treatment.

Plantar Fascitis Treatment

For Plantar Fascia treatment, the patient can be positioned comfortably prone (lying on your stomach) or supine (lying on your back) with a pillow under the ankle.

The boundaries of the Plantar Fascia and area of most pain is identified.

Sound wave pulse therapy is administered. Each treatment is 2000 pulses.3 – 6 treatments, a week apart (5 – 10 days) are performed.

The other regular conservative therapies are continued during the treatment.

What can EPAT treat?

• Plantar fascitis

• Bursitis ( Bursitis is inflammation of a bursa. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees.)

• Tibialis anterior syndrome

• Achilles tendonitis

• Non-unions of Bones

• Heel spurs

• Hallux limitus

• Various chronic enthesiopathies (painful irritation of tendon attachments due to overexertion and improper strain, or due to a degenerative process)

• Various sports injuries

• Painful trigger points ( due to chronically shortened and thickened muscle tissue)

The Storz D-Actor 200 with EPAT (Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology) the First High Frequency pain management system with a broad range of applications make the D-Actor 200 system the most advanced and versatile non-invasive, in-office treatment solution.

The highlights of this High-Frequency Pain Management System include: broad range of non-invasive applications, no anesthetics required, shortened recovery, excellent results, short treatment sessions, safe application, ergonomic compact design for maximum mobility.

Is..it...covered....by....Insurance?
If you have a Health Savings Account or Medical IRA, the cost can be covered. However, in most situations, EPAT is a cash therapy.

Benefits of EPAT

• Patients are immediately fully weight bearing.

• Bilateral patients can be treated at the same time.

• No incision-No risk of infection at the treatment site-No scar tissue formation.

• Patients are able to return to work/normal activities within 24-48 hours, resuming strenuous activities after 4 – 6 weeks.

• Patients evaluated for success at 12 weeks.

• Over 80% successful outcomes [Published Data-Long-term pain relief (Results retained)].

• Non-invasive so biomechanics are not affected - future treatment options are not limited.

• Cost Effective.

• Reduced after care and complications costs.

• Reduced cost from lost work.

• Fast, safe and effective.

• Office procedure

• Does not require anesthesia.

Questions? Interested?

Give us a call at 931-728-3988, or at our office Verizon cell phone number 931-581-4304, and schedule your appointment a time that is convenient for you.

Our e-mail address is midtnfoot@gmail.com for an appointment or midtnfoot50@gmail.com for questions.

We look forward to seeing you very soon. Your feet will love you for it!

We invite you to visit our web site at www.tnfootpain.com for information on many foot and ankle conditions.

Dedicated to your foot and ankle health,

Eric Bouldin, DPM

Cristi Bouldin, DPM

Mark Superstein, DPM