Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can speed the healing of many types of orthopedic and soft tissue injuries and conditions.  In simplest terms, shockwave therapy works to “turn on” the healing cells in a specific area.

A shockwave is a pressure wave, like the ripple created when a stone is thrown into a pond. The shockwaves used in equine medicine are generated in a fluid medium inside a transducer head and are then transmitted readily through skin, fat, and muscle. The high energy waves are focused within the transducer head so that the shockwave can be directed to the precise area of the injury. 
   
Shockwave therapy has been successfully used to treat many soft tissue and bony problems, both acute and chronic. These include, but are not limited to suspensory ligament tears and strains , suspensory injuries with avulsion fractures , tendon tears and strains, navicular syndrome, burns and much more. Ask your veterinarian how shockwave can help heal your horse!