Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a method of using sound energy waves in strong pulses transferred to body tissues. It was originally developed to break up large kidney stones in humans and it has become a fantastic tool in treating other problems in animals. It is used mainly to stimulate the healing process, reduce pain and restore mobility.
The depth, strength and frequency of the sound waves can be controlled to treat individual condition.
Some common conditions that can be treated are:
- Tendon injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis
- Deep muscle pain
- Back pain