Shock Wave Therapy
How Does It Work?
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate cells and release healing growth factors that reduce inflammation and swelling, increase blood flow, and help bones and soft tissues heal.
What Does Treatment Involve?
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An average treatment is relatively fast, lasting about 5 minutes.
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Horses are typically sedated for the procedure
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Typically, you can see results within 1-3 treatments.
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Reduces inflammation and decreases lameness for 6-12 months on average
What Can Shock Wave Therapy Treat?
Tendon & Ligament Injuries
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Soft tissue injuries including strains and tears of flexor tendons, suspensory and check ligaments.
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Improves speed of healing and quality of tissue repair.
Bone Fractures
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Shock Wave therapy accelerates cellular bone production at the injury site for faster and more complete bone healing.
Osteoarthritis/Joint Disease
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Joint conditions such as hock arthritis and ringbone cause steady deterioration of the joint, resulting in chronic lameness and pain.
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Shock Wave therapy slows down disease progression within the joint, helping to reduce inflammation and manage chronic pain.
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Less invasive and lower risk than joint injections.
Navicular Disease
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Foot and heel pain can be a common source of lameness in horses.
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Shock Wave Therapy reduces inflammation, decreasing lameness and pain.
Back Pain/Kissing Spine
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Back and neck pain can lead to lameness and behavioral problems.
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Shock Wave therapy provides long-term relief and improves mobility