Ultrasonographic evaluation of low energy extracorporeal pulse activated therapy (EPAT) for chronic plantar fasciitis

“Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) has been used successfully on fracture complications, such as delayed union and nonunion. “

“Recently, extracorporeal shockwaves therapy (ESWT) has yielded encouraging results in the treatment of pseudoarthrosis of various bone segments. “

“We treated 40 consecutive patients with ESWT who had pillar pain for at least six months after carpal tunnel release surgery…”

“…we believe that shockwave therapy serves as a safe, viable, and effective option for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy.”