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Improving Short-term Limb Use in Canine TPLO Recovery with Shock Wave Therapy
Integrating ESWT into post-operative rehabilitation protocols for canine TPLO patients holds considerable promise. By harnessing the regenerative potential of shock wave therapy, veterinarians can optimize recovery strategies and expedite their patients’ return to normal limb function. Moreover, ESWT offers a noninvasive and well-tolerated therapeutic option, making it particularly suitable for
Gait Analysis Treadmill for Dogs: Comparison of Force Plates vs. Treadmill
Are you curious about how scientists study the way animals walk? Traditionally, force plates have been the go-to method, but they have their limitations. This study delves into an alternative: using treadmills with sensors. By comparing treadmill walking to regular walking and assessing its efficacy in measuring dog movements, this
Insights into Vet Rehab
Learn about the advancements of EMTT technology within the vet rehab space from one of the top global experts, Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Häusler.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shock Wave Therapy
Shock wave therapy is a modern, non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity sound waves (acoustic pulses) to interact with and help promote healing faster and more effectively –with no downtime. Shock wave therapy is divided into two categories: Radial shock wave therapy, which is designed for a larger area, and focused shock wave therapy, which is a more concentrated solution that penetrates deeper into the tissue.
Among its many benefits, extracorporeal shock wave therapy relaxes muscles, regenerates tissue, increases microcirculation, reduces stress through lower cortisol levels and stimulates metabolic activity. Patients who partake in shock wave therapy have been shown to experience increased satisfaction, shorter/faster treatments and accelerated healing.
Shock wave therapy machines use short pulses with high amplitude and negative tension that infiltrate deeply into the affected area. Ultrasounds use a low-frequency, continuous wave that is less targeted and doesn’t infiltrate as deeply as shock waves.
Getting Started
Standard sessions last approximately 10-15 minutes. During that time, 1,500 –3,000 pulses are administered per treatment, with the precise number varying based on the patient’s diagnosis. Most conditions are treated within three to five sessions spaced at weekly intervals. Each session is conducted without sedation and patients can resume most normal activity after treatment.
Most patients will feel better right after their initial treatment, with alleviation typically coming in the form of pain reduction and increased mobility. With continued treatments over the next two –three weeks, long-term healing begins to take place.
One of the major benefits of shock wave technology-based treatments is the lack of major side effects. Occasionally, patients will experience some swelling, reddening, hematomas, petechiae, localized increased pain or skin lesions in cases of previous cortisone therapy. These side effects are temporary and generally subside within two –five days. Patients should be clear of any side effects before starting their next acoustic wave therapy session.
Shock Wave Therapy in Your Business
Most healthcare providers opt for a cash-based payment model to generate additional revenue.
Yes! Kinas Medical will provide on-site or virtual professional training for qualified personnel at each location that enters into an agreement to obtain a shock wave therapy unit.
Human Health & Aesthetics
Shock wave therapy units treat both acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, including trigger points in muscles, as well as painful shoulder, back, heel, knee or elbow areas.
Acoustic wave therapy treatment should not be applied in the following cases: Coagulation disorders (hemophilia), anticoagulant usage, Marcumar, Thrombosis, tumor diseases, carcinoma, pregnancy, growing children and patients in cortisone therapy (up to six weeks before first treatment). It also should not be applied to target areas located above air-filled tissue (lungs), large nerves, vessels, the spinal column or head.
Research indicates that shock wave therapy can also help improve cellulite, wrinkles, body shaping and fat reduction –without the use of needles or other invasive procedures.
Animal Health
No sedation or anesthesia of any type is necessary for radial shock wave therapy. The veterinarian will only use sedation in the area if the animal is highly stressed to prevent kicking or other aggressive reactions. STORZ MEDICAL shock wave therapy units are less noisy than other units on the market and most animals typically grow accustomed to the sound with time.
It is important for the patient to rest for a few days to a couple weeks, depending on the injury. They should subsequently restart with a controlled rehabilitation protocol, with training and exercise continuing depending upon soundness of patient. This will ensure the best possible therapeutic results, avoid further injuries and enable the patient to return to its daily routine more quickly.
Many animals can benefit from shock wave technology-based therapy, but Kinas Medical mostly sees its usage in a veterinarian setting with companion animals (like dogs or cats) or with show horses, who benefit from the faster healing and mobility of the shock wave therapy units.
Research
What Does Sound LOOK Like? The Miracle Wave® Explores the Science Behind Acoustic Waves
Acoustic Wave Therapy or AWT (a type of technology developed in the ‘90s to stimulate blood flow and relax muscles in athletes) has been used for decades to treat a multitude of sports injuries as well as musculoskeletal conditions. Because of one unexpected side effect recently observed by physical therapists, however,
Shock Wave Therapy Continues to Prove Itself as an Essential Non-Invasive Treatment
With Insights from Gerhard Kinas, ESWT Expert with 30+ years Experience The Miracle Wave Pressure Wave Therapy is a non-invasive treatment option utilizing advanced acoustic wave technology, also known as radial shock wave therapy. This is still a relatively unfamiliar treatment in the US, although it has been widely used
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