Shockwave therapy in horses

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy in horses leads to rapid Pain relief and Improving well-being our patients, as well as faster training resumption.

Mobile shock wave device

Focused shockwaves are an effective method for treating equine injuries and conditions. This non-invasive treatment method uses high-energy sound waves to stimulate and heal damaged tissue.

Shockwave therapy in horses is often used for tendon and joint injuries. This treatment method has been shown to reduce pain, relieve inflammation, and accelerate healing. Focused shockwaves can also be used to treat bone fractures, muscle tension, and wound healing disorders.

A major advantage of shockwave therapy is that it is non-invasive. This means that no needles or surgical instruments need to be used to carry out the treatment. This reduces the risk of infections and complications.

In addition, shockwave therapy is generally painless for the horse and does not require sedatives. This means the horse remains awake and able to move during treatment.

If you are looking for an effective and gentle method of treating horse injuries, focused shock waves could be a good option. Please contact us to see if this treatment method is suitable for your horse.

Applications of focused shockwave therapy in horses

For the following Areas of application is the Shock wave at the horse ideally suited:

  • Ligament origin and insertion – diseases
  • Splints
  • Calcifications at the nuchal ligament insertion
  • Hoof roll diseases
  • Tendon damage
  • Ligament injuries (incl. collateral ligaments, patellar ligaments)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Peel / rind – especially in the early stages
  • Wound healing disorders

Whether shockwave therapy is the right treatment for your horse's condition needs to be decided on a case-by-case basis.

The surprisingly rapid Pain relief leads to a Improving well-being our patients, as well as faster training resumption.

Application of shockwave therapy
Application of shockwave therapy to the nuchal ligament insertion

Shock wave therapy on the horse's leg in the stable
Application of shockwave therapy at the origin of the suspensory ligament

Performing focused shockwave therapy in horses

For this application, no fixed abode Or Trip to a clinic necessary. We carry out the treatment at your premises thanks to our state-of-the-art equipment On-site in the home stable through.

The treatment with the piezoelectric shockwave device is very quiet and is very well tolerated by the vast majority of horses without sedation tolerated.

Shockwave therapy Takes approx. 5-10 minutes.

For most conditions, it makes sense to have a multiple applications I'm Distance of 1 – 4 weeks to be carried out. The exact number of applications depends on the course of healing and the specific condition.

Costs (on-site at your stable)

The one-off, focused shockwave therapy for horses costs [price] with us €250.35 gross Shockwave therapy, focused GOT 196 + General examination GOT 21, plus house visit fee and travel expenses.

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