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By Dr. Allison Feldt, PT, DPT
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A Complete Guide to One of the Most Transformative Healing Technologies at Body Motion Physical Therapy
If you’re living with pain, tightness, scar tissue, or pelvic floor symptoms that just won’t seem to resolve, you’re not alone. Many people try stretching, massage, core exercises, or medication—but still feel stuck.
Shockwave Therapy offers a powerful, non-invasive way to break through those barriers and help your body finally heal.
At Body Motion Physical Therapy, we use advanced radial pressure wave technology (EPAT®) to accelerate healing, reduce pain, and restore healthy tissue function. It’s used around the world, backed by extensive research, and cleared by the FDA.
Shockwave Therapy is safe, fast, and highly effective—and it may be the missing link in your healing journey.
Shockwave Therapy uses targeted acoustic pressure waves to stimulate your body’s natural healing processes. These waves:
The therapy does not involve needles, surgery, or medication. Most sessions take 10–20 minutes and require no downtime.
In simple terms: Shockwave helps the body heal where it has been stuck.
Shockwave Therapy is incredibly versatile and effective for both musculoskeletal and pelvic health concerns. At Body Motion PT, we use it to support healing for:
It’s also highly effective for whole-body symptoms, including:
And yes—Shockwave can also help improve skin tone, firmness, and texture, making it a great option for:
Few therapies offer this range of benefits with such a small time commitment.
Shockwave stands out because it offers:
Most people feel a change within the first few sessions, and research shows over 80% of patients see significant relief.
Shockwave works quickly. Many people experience either immediate relief or noticeable improvements within the first 3–4 weeks.
Typical treatment plan: Three weekly sessions, each 10–20 minutes.
Because the therapy stimulates long-term regeneration, results continue to build even after your sessions are complete.
Shockwave Therapy is performed in the clinic. Here’s what happens:
There is no downtime, and most people tolerate the treatment extremely well.
Yes. This technology has been used worldwide for decades and is backed by extensive clinical research. It is FDA cleared, safe for most people, and well tolerated.
Shockwave is not recommended if you have:
Your therapist will review your history to ensure Shockwave is appropriate for you.
At Body Motion Physical Therapy, we specialize in applying Shockwave Therapy within the pelvic floor and postpartum healing framework. Our approach is integrative, gentle, and highly personalized.
We use Shockwave not just for pain relief—but to:
Our goal is to help you feel strong, pain-free, and deeply connected to your body again.
About the author
Allison is a pelvic floor physical therapist and the founder of Body Motion PT in Edmonds. A mom who knows the aftermath of pregnancy and birth firsthand, she's on a mission to help women restore their core and pelvic floor at every stage of life.
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