Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a noninvasive treatment that uses focused pressure waves to stimulate healing in injured tissues. By increasing blood flow, promoting cellular repair, and reducing chronic inflammation, shockwave helps accelerate recovery in tendons, ligaments, bone, and soft tissues—providing pain relief and supporting stronger, more resilient healing when used as part of a complete rehabilitation plan.
Tendon and ligament injuries: ESWT stimulates blood flow and cellular activity in injured tendons and ligaments to speed repair and improve tissue quality, supporting stronger, more resilient healing and reducing re‑injury risk when paired with proper rehab.
Chronic soft‑tissue injury: Shockwave reduces chronic inflammation and promotes tissue remodeling in areas that haven’t responded well to other treatments, helping horses feel more comfortable and move more consistently.
Bone and focal remodeling: ESWT can aid healing of stress reactions, splint‑related bone pain, and focal bone changes by promoting remodeling and bone repair, often reducing sensitivity and improving willingness to work.
Desensitization and analgesia: The therapy provides localized pain relief that can help horses return to normal activity sooner when combined with controlled exercise and supportive therapies. Short‑term analgesia also enables more effective rehabilitation and assessment.
Benefits and practical outcomes
If your horse has persistent soreness, localized sensitivity, or delayed healing, an evaluation can determine whether ESWT should be part of a comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plan.
