IS this therapy right for everyone?

You're encouraged to discuss with your physician any reason(s) why you shouldn't undergo shock wave treatment. The Epos Ultra has not been used to treat people with the following:

•Conditions other than plantar fasciitis that could be possible causes of heel pain

• A pacemaker or who have a history of active heart disease

• An infection in the area to be treated

• A history of current or recent therapy that compromises tissue healing

• Pregnant

• Problems with circulation or bleeding

• Diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage due to diabetes)•Diseases or disorders of the nerve

•Diseases or disorders of bone structure• A heel or ankle fracture

•Significant disease of blood vessels

• Rheumatoid arthritis (pain, stiffness, swelling of the joints)

•Plantar fascial rupture

•Previous treatment with any other conservative therapies within two weeks of treatment; corticosteroid injection within one month of treatment