Shock Wave Therapy
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Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Leg Wounds on Horses
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising tool for treating equine lower limb wounds.
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The Latest Insights into Managing Joint Disease in Horses
Topical anti-inflammatories, hyaluronic acid, and shock wave therapy are among the popular treatment options.
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Emerging Osteoarthritis Therapies
Supplements, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans, and regenerative medicines are some approaches for treating OA.
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Shock Wave Therapy for Lower Leg Wounds on Horses
May 01, 2013
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy could be a promising tool for treating equine lower limb wounds. ... Read More
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LSU SVM Receives Grant for Integrative Medicine Program
March 10, 2013
Louisiana State University received the $60,000 grant to support their integrative medicine programs.... Read More
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Shock Wave Therapy Table Topic (AAEP 2012)
December 08, 2012
Attendees discussed a variety of topics surrounding shock wave therapy, one moderator said.... Read More
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N.Y. Racing Regulators to Adopt Shock Wave Standards
November 29, 2012
Regulators could ban horses from racing or breezing for at least 10 days after shock wave therapy treatments.... Read More
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RCI Considers 'One Strike' for Egregious Drug Violations
July 29, 2012
The rule would affect found responsible for putting substances in racehorses that might endanger the animals.... Read More
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RCI Tightens Model Rule on Shock Wave Therapy
July 25, 2012
The new rule states horses receiving ESWT will be ineligible to train or race for 10 days following treatment.... Read More
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Kentucky Derby Hopeful Receives Shock Wave Therapy
April 25, 2012
I'll Have Another, a hopeful for the 2012 Kentucky Derby, recently underwent shock wave therapy on his back.... Read More
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The Latest Insights into Managing Joint Disease in Horses
January 17, 2012
Topical anti-inflammatories, hyaluronic acid, and shock wave therapy are among the popular treatment options.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE on Complementary Therapies Now Archived
November 19, 2011
TheHorse.com's Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A event on Complementary Therapies was held on Oct. 26.... Read More
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Emerging Osteoarthritis Therapies
August 01, 2011
Supplements, polysulfated glycosaminoglycans, and regenerative medicines are some approaches for treating OA.... Read More
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Shock Wave Therapy and PSGAGs: Effects on Arthritis
July 24, 2011
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave... Read More
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Tackling Tendon and Ligament Injuries
June 03, 2011
The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding tissue to its original strength.... Read More
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy Applications in Horses
April 01, 2011
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is an increasingly popular treatment method for equine injuries. During a presentation at the 2011 Western Veterinary Conference, held Feb. 20-24 in Las Vegas, Nev., Scott McClure, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, of Iowa ... Read More
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Shock Wave Therapy Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
February 02, 2011
At the Table Topic session on shock wave therapy during the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., attendees briefly discussed equipment--in particular, focused shock wave equipment. Treatment protocols ... Read More
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Diagnosing and Treating Back Pain in the Sport Horse (AAEP 2010)
February 01, 2011
"Back problems can be performance-limiting in the horse due to pain and reduced range of motion and flexibility," reported Kent Allen, DVM, of Virginia Equine Imaging, as he presented on equine back pain at the 2010 American Association of Equine ... Read More
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Sport Horse Practice Table Topic (AAEP 2010)
January 28, 2011
The Table Topic session on Sport Horse Practice (with a focus on eventers) at the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Annual Meeting, held Dec 4-8 in Baltimore, Md., was well-attended by approximately 100 people. The discussion began ... Read More
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Retraining Racehorses
June 01, 2010
Racing is a physically demanding sport, and even with the best intentions many racehorses end up with an injury that forces them into retirement from the track. Many horses, with proper treatment and time, can be rehabilitated... Read More
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Shock Wave Therapy for Horses
November 01, 2009
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) isn't a cure for your horse's emotional or mental problems, but it might be a treatment option for a number of your equine athlete's orthopedic and soft tissue ailments.... Read More
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The Well-Equipped Vet
August 01, 2009
Veterinarians can better diagnose problems in our horses because of the improving array of equipment they have in their arsenals. Technology has transformed our music, photography, movies ... our entire popular culture.... Read More
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Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Wound Management: Study
May 29, 2009
Managing wounds located on the distal (lower) limbs of horses is by far one of the most frustrating and time-consuming jobs of an equine practitioner. Aggressive research efforts have explored tactics to minimize the formation of excessive scar tissu... Read More
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Shock Wave: No Analgesic Effect Found in Study
April 13, 2009
Shock wave therapy is widely used to treat proximal suspensory desmitis by inducing the release of cytokines.... Read More
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Shock Wave a Valid Treatment for Osteoarthritis, Study Finds
April 10, 2009
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) significantly reduces lameness in horses with osteoarthritis, but it does not alter the course of disease, reported researchers from the Equine Orthopaedic Research Center at Colorado State University.... Read More
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Equine Therapy: Sound Choices
June 01, 2008
Many equine therapy devices are available, but which ones work? Keeping your horse in action or getting him sound and back into battle: twin goals of just about everyone who works with competition horses or who spends a chunk of time playing with the... Read More
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Hitting the Road for Education
February 01, 2008
Take more than 1,000 veterinarians and veterinary students from around the globe, some armed with presentations representing thousands of hours worth of equine research, and add to it some tartan, bagpipes, and Scottish fare. Drop it all into a... Read More








