We utilize the Versatron ESWT by Pulse Vet. Conditions that may benefit from shockwave therapy include:

  • Suspensory ligament injury
  • Tissue calcification
  • Fractures or joint ankyloses
  • Fatigue injury to bone
  • Back pain
  • Navicular disease
  • Bone exostosis

VersaTron ESWT, What is it?

 

• ESWT is a non-invasive, high-intensity, pressure wave regenerative medicine treatment, which is commonly used in human and veterinary medicine. It helps the body in relieving pain, speeding healing and improving quality of healing.

 

• “Shock wave” is a physics term to describe a rapid increase in pressure, such as the energy from an explosion or thunder resultng from lightening. “Shock wave” does not refer to electrical shock.

 

• VersaTron ESWT is a much higher energy and can penetrate to deeper areas than many other types of energy modalites.

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the body in many other types of energy modali􀆟es.

What is ESWT used for?

• VersaTron ESWT has been proven effective for a variety of types of conditions including:

   o Tendon and ligament injuries: stimulating, accelerating and improving the healing process

   o Wound healing: healing chronic wounds, antibacterial properties

   o Bone healing: speeding healing and improving bone density

   o Osteoarthritis/Degenerative Joint Disease: alleviating pain and inflammation and slowing the disease process

• VersaTron ESWT treatment can help your horse to return to work more quickly and may help to prevent recurrent injuries.