Shockwave therapy in race horses treatment
This method is well-known in human medicine for many years due to great results in orthopedics,
rehabilitation and sport medicine.
In past decade shockwave therapy became extensively used also in the veterinary medicine.
Medical studies show that shockwave therapy is effective, non-invasive treatment
of common orthopaedic and neurological conditions both in race horses and small animals.
rehabilitation and sport medicine.
In past decade shockwave therapy became extensively used also in the veterinary medicine.
Medical studies show that shockwave therapy is effective, non-invasive treatment
of common orthopaedic and neurological conditions both in race horses and small animals.
Main medical effects:
- Analgesic effect – elimination of pain
- Inhibition of nociceptive fibers
- Decrease of muscle tension
- Acceleration of healing
- Stimulation of revascularisation
- Enhanced collagen production
- Improved local metabolism and microcirculation
- Enhances re-absorption of calcium deposits
