Shockwave Therapy
Shockwave therapy has become a staple in a majority of lameness practices across the US and Europe — because it works. Shockwaves trigger the body’s biologic repair mechanism by simulating trauma without causing trauma. Essentially, shockwaves work by activating healing response and can be applied safely and easily without the risk of any side effects.
Shockwave therapy is recommended for the management of a variety of musculoskeletal disorders causing chronic pain and lameness such as:
- Suspensory Ligament Disease
- Bowed tendons
- Ringbone
- Bone spavin
- Splints
- Fractured splint bones
- Sore backs
- Navicular syndrome
Biologic Effects
- Vasodilation and new vessel growth
- Stem cell activation
- Anti-inflammatory effects
- Release of growth factors (eNOS, BMP, VEGF, etc.)
- Release of neurotransmitters
Clinical Effects
- Increase blood supply
- Regenerates soft tissue
- Regenerates bone
- Reduces pain
- Promotes faster healing
Equine Indications
- Suspensory ligament desmitis
- Tendinopathies
- Stress fractures
- Periostitis
- Sesamoiditis
- Spavin
- Navicular syndrome
- Ring bone
- Bone cysts and OCDs
- Back pain
- Caudal foot pain
- Wounds