Shockwave Therapy – Scary Name, Scary Good Results

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154 – May/June, 2017

By: Megan Arszman

Your veterinarian stands up after inspecting your horse’s long, delicate legs, and you shudder when he says your horse has a suspensory injury. Years ago, that diagnosis was almost a black flag for any horse’s career, but now, veterinary advances have made rehabilitation and recovery from a suspensory injury just a blip on the radar.

The PulseVet shock wave therapy system is the only therapy system that’s backed by years of studies, showing how the modality is not only beneficial for soft tissue injuries, such as suspensory ligament injuries, but also for routine maintenance and care.

“Unlike other modalities found in the field, shockwave therapy has over a decade of hard published research. That’s why it’s covered by equine and small animal insurance,” says Trudy Gage, Director of Equine Sales and Client Education for PulseVet.

“There’s a reason it’s covered by insurance—the efficacy is there. It’s proven that it works.”

What is Shock Wave Therapy?

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive therapy that’s used to stimulate collagen fiber orientation, which encourages the reorientation of repair tissue. A certified veterinarian uses a probe connected to the shock wave unit, which emits a high-pressure sound wave in pressure surges. These waves penetrate fluid and soft tissue and are absorbed by denser structures (ligaments and bone). These sound waves then stimulate blood flow, encourage new blood vessel development, and accelerate cellular metabolism in the ligaments. The waves also produce an analgesic effect with a reduction in inflammation in the affected area.

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154 – May/June, 2017