What Is EPAT®?

The non-invasive EPAT® treatment has virtually no risks or side effects. In some cases, patients may experience some minor discomfort which may continue for a few days. It is normal to have residual pain after intense exercise or an entire workday.

For most patients, the Elective Payment out-of-pocket costs are much less than expected. Your physician can provide a personalized pricing program. Some patients can use their employer's "Flexible Payment Medical Savings Account" to cover these out-of-pocket expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Insurance typically does not cover the EPAT® procedure. However, the Elective Payment option allows you to have all the benefits of an EPAT® procedure at a very affordable price. Often there can be significant savings to you through the Elective Payment option as compared to paying deductibles, multiple co-pays, and other non-insurance covered surgery, post-operative surgical care, and rehabilitation. This non-invasive option will be particularly appealing to patients eager to return to work or normal activities in only a few days with just as good, if not better, clinical results compared to traditional treatment methods, including surgery.

Your doctor is the best person to talk with if you have questions or concerns about the EPAT® procedure. They have extensive knowledge and specialized training on all aspects of its use, safety, and effectiveness.

Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®) is often experienced after only three treatments. Some patients report immediate pain relief after the treatment, although it can take up to 4 weeks for pain relief to begin. The procedure eliminates pain and restores full mobility, thus improving your quality of life. Over 80% of patients treated report being in pain and having significant pain reduction.

Yes. This FDA-cleared technology was developed in Europe and is currently used around the globe. A wealth of medical experience, state-of-the-art engineering, and optimal quality have been built into each [PAT® device, and extensive clinical studies and tests have confirmed its safety and efficacy. Extracorporeal Pulse Activation Technology (EPAT®) has virtually no risks or side effects if performed by a qualified caregiver.

Treatment sessions take approximately 5-10 minutes, depending on the disorder to be treated. Generally, three treatment sessions are necessary at weekly intervals.

You will receive post-treatment instructions from your physician to follow during your recovery.

The safety and effectiveness of the EPAT® procedure have not been determined for people with the following health conditions. Your doctor will provide you with information about how these and other conditions might affect the determination to perform the EPAT® procedures.

• Malignancies
• DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis)

Coupling gel is applied to the specified treatment area to enhance effectiveness. After these preparations, EPAT® pressure waves are released via the applicator, moving over the area in a circular motion.

EPAT® has a proven success rate equal to or greater than traditional treatment methods (including surgery) and without the risks, complications, and lengthy recovery time. EPAT® is performed in your physician's office/clinic, does not require anesthesia, requires a minimal amount of time, and patients can immediately bear weight (i.e., walk) and return to regular activity within a few days of the procedure.