What is Shock Wave Therapy?
Shock wave is a noninvasive, high-energy sound wave treatment commonly used in human and veterinary medicine. It helps the body in relieving pain, speeding healing, and improving the quality of healing.
While most commonly seen in equine athletes, Shock Wave is a valuable therapy tool for all species. We have treated dogs, sheep, goats, show cattle, bucking stock, alpacas, horses, and the list is growing! With treatments starting at $200 and results lasting up to 8 months, its an amazing investment in your animals!
PulseVet’s Shock Wave systems have been proven effective for treating such conditions as:
Shock wave treatment can help your horse return to work more quickly, has more than a decade of clinical success behind it, and is covered by most equine medical insurance (up to 3 treatments).
While most commonly seen in equine athletes, Shock Wave is a valuable therapy tool for all species. We have treated dogs, sheep, goats, show cattle, bucking stock, alpacas, horses, and the list is growing! With treatments starting at $200 and results lasting up to 8 months, its an amazing investment in your animals!
PulseVet’s Shock Wave systems have been proven effective for treating such conditions as:
- Tendon and ligament injuries (Suspensory/Deep Digital Flexor Tendon)
- Bone Fractures (stress fractures/splints)
- OA/Joint inflammation and pain
- Foot Injuries (Desmitis/Navicular syndrome/Ringbone/Chronic Heel Pain)
- Wounds
- Back pain/Kissing spine
Shock wave treatment can help your horse return to work more quickly, has more than a decade of clinical success behind it, and is covered by most equine medical insurance (up to 3 treatments).
What can I expect from a shock wave treatment?
An average treatment is relatively fast and easy, typically 10-15 minutes. Because we are dealing with sound energy and deep healing, mild and reversible sedation can be administered in uncomfortable patients or additional therapies maybe used along with the treatment. The ultimate goal is to ensure the animal’s comfort.
Based on your animal’s injury and treatment goals, we will select the trode and number of pulses to be administered based on the depth and type of injury of the target tissue.
Results are often seen in the first treatment, however, more painful/severe injuries require 1-3 treatments to see long lasting results. Due to the pain-relieving action of the treatment, it’s important that the animal is rested the first 48-72 hours after treatment (confinement is typically not necessary). It’s important to follow your animals specific post-treatment directions since they will vary based on your pet’s specific condition.
Based on your animal’s injury and treatment goals, we will select the trode and number of pulses to be administered based on the depth and type of injury of the target tissue.
Results are often seen in the first treatment, however, more painful/severe injuries require 1-3 treatments to see long lasting results. Due to the pain-relieving action of the treatment, it’s important that the animal is rested the first 48-72 hours after treatment (confinement is typically not necessary). It’s important to follow your animals specific post-treatment directions since they will vary based on your pet’s specific condition.
Rough Stock Program
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We are proud to support our local stock contractors and rodeo companies by offering discounted treatments for bucking stock to keep our rodeo stars healthy, happy, and performing at their best. Program includes a comprehensive evaluation and targeted neck and back treatment every 6–12 month as well as targeted treatments for injuries. If you’re interested in this program, please contact our office by phone or email to learn more and get started!
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