Shock Wave Therapy
INDICATIONS IN SMALL ANIMALS
- Localization of pain points
- Myofascial indications
- Myogelosis
- Non-union or delayed healing of fractures (pseudarthrosis)
- Tendinopathies
- Osteoarthritis
- Malformations of the elbow and hip/hip dyslasia
- Sesamoiditis
- Chronic back pain
TECHNOLOGY
The piezo shockwave uniquely combines and expands conventional orthopedic shockwave technology adding muscular applications. This has considerably expanded the range of treatable indications to include myofascial pain syndromes.
The therapy source can penetrate up to a depth of 172 mm (5MPa distal zone), allowing even deep-seated areas in large animals to be located and treated accurately. Although the therapy source is powerful, treatment is quiet to minimize the animal’s flight response.
The unusually large focal volume of the linear focused therapy source results in the fast and effective treatment of large affected areas to rectify problems such as myogelosis, tendinopathies. ACL, stifle, elbow, shoulder, neck, and back injuries and pain to name a few. Finding the target area has become much simpler.
Focused shockwaves are useful to localize pain points. The unique properties of shockwaves are used to administer targeted mechanical pulses to anatomical structures. The reactions of the animal to the pulse allow the user to draw conclusions about the cause and site of the pain point.
What is the difference between shockwave therapy and laser therapy?
The biggest difference between shockwave and lasers is the energy source. Lasers use light energy while shockwaves use sound energy.
Shockwaves create higher energy outputs and can penetrate deeper than a laser. Lasers are mostly beneficial for superficial indications that require a few millimeters in depth.
One to three shockwave treatments can provide long-term healing. In contrast, lasers require 10-15 treatments for any given injury. There is no proof using lasers for long-term healing is effective.
Shockwave therapy is FDA-approved. There is over 10 years of shockwave research in both veterinary and human medicine.
There are no risks of burns with sound energy. No protective eye wear is needed.
Shockwave therapy has had no adverse effects reported.
Dr. Jyl Rubin DVM (916) 989-0738
Dr. Jyl's Vet Connection Hospital
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Hours
| Monday-Thursday: | 9AM-6PM | (all new client/patient consultation appointment times are scheduled between 10am-2pm) |
| Friday: | Closed | |
| Saturday: | 9AM-1PM | Boarding & Prescription Pickup & Drop off & Technician appointments only |
| Sunday: | Closed |
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