Healing Animals Faster with Shockwave Therapy

"I began using ESWT in my ambulatory equine practice about six or seven years ago.  My background was with electrohydraulic units, but then I purchased a Storz MP50 from FOCUS-IT, which delivers a ballistically derived shock. The MP50 is light, compact, and the set up and use are quite easy. The trigger is in the hand piece, so there is no clumsy foot switch to deal with. Patients experience less discomfort with the MP-50 than other types of shock wave machines and require little to no sedation.  I use the MP50 treat injuries associated with front and hind limb suspensory ligaments, splint bone fractures, tendon injuries, and other musculoskeletal issues including those of the back and neck. I find this to be especially effective for chronic cases or re-injuries. I have been extremely satisfied with the results, as most of my patients have returned to their previous level of use. The MP50 has been very reliable and has performed as expected every time.  Additionally, the folks at FOCUS-IT have been great.  They have been available and supportive throughout my ownership to answer questions and suggest treatment protocols for atypical cases.  They never engaged in negative selling. They didn’t forget about me after the sale and that has meant a lot to me."

"We originally bought our shock wave machine (the MASTERPULS 100 Elite) for use with our own racehorses but then expanded using it for our veterinary clients. It is a great tool, particularly with cases of bad feet and coronary band problems.  Now that we have our own shock wave unit, I discovered that with consistent series of treatments for a minimum of three weeks — depending on the injury, we achieve significantly greater results.  Because the shockwave machine is so portable, it’s easy to do this. I am so enthusiastic about using the shock wave because the horses respond so well, and our clients are delighted with the results."

"I consistently use it as one of my therapy modalities and I love it! I treat a wide variety of horses competitively shown in various disciplines.  The most common treatments I administer  The effects of ESWT on suspensory and flexor tendon injuries are remarkable.  I have had wonderful results, healing time is greatly reduced, and in most cases, there is a complete resolution of the problem in faster time than those animals that have not had ESWT including in their treatment plan.  A word of caution, ESWT provides such a level of pain relief that it is imperative to continue to rely on ultrasound results before returning a horse to training.  I have treated many stages of injuries successfully and some not."