Shock Wave Therapy

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I have to book my horse in to the equine clinc for some Shock wave therapy for his back, I am just wondering what the difference is to that of the wave therapy given by "back " people.
The vet said yesterday that it is very intense and will go deep down into the muscle. Hopefully this will sort out his recccuring back problem after a few sessions.

Also I have to work him long and low, anyone any tips on doing this?
 
I think I'm right in saying that the wave therapy used by physio's (such as H wave and the impulse therapy mentioned) is targetted at muscles on a more superficial basis.

Shockwave is used in diagnosed injuries, often where there is ligament/bone interaction.

Don't quote me though, just my understanding.
 
Ben_and_Jerrys, if you look on the link to Impulse therapy is specifically targeted at ligament to bone damage. It is really quite amazing to see it being used as it works differently to the tens machines.
 
I did, seemes to be primarily muscle orientated, but couldn't see any major difference to it than an H-wave machine (which is a more powerful form of TENS). Would be interested if you could explain the differences in H-Wave and Impulse for my own information. I'm not knocking either esp as I have had H-Wave from qualified physio to good effect.

But I see a real difference between HWave/Impulse and Shockwave ....
Out of interest have you seen shockwave being peformed?
 
Well a horse I know has had back issues and has shockwave therapy by the vet and it works wonders, so that it what I'd go with.

I often think the difference between the back mans machines and the vets machines is similar to over the counter vs perscription only drugs.
 
Polar_bear thats good to hear as I am hoping that the shockwave will help him more than that used by the physio, apparently he will have to be sedated as its vet intense and painful and will be kept in overnight and assesed the following day. I have to ride him whilst he is there and take things from there.
Hopefully he'll back to normal -I'm getting depressed.
 
Yes being sedated for shockwave is normal, horse in question had that to start with, but being an exceptionally well mannered chap he now has follow up treatments done by the vet at the yard without sedation but they are at a lower intensity I believe.

I shall keep my fingers crossed for you.
 
Fingers crossed he will be the same, a lovely horse with manners very easy to do.How often does he have to have the treatment ?
 
With the impulst therapy it does not hit the muscle with a high shock it is a gradual pulse which builds up to a large pulse and then minimises again, but this happens quite quickly as opposed to a quick shock at full pulse if you kind of know what I mean. I suppose I can't explain it properly although I would compare it to having a hot tap running holding your hand under it as it heats up so you are used to the heat as opposed to putting your hand straight under an already running hot tap. Sorry I really can't describe it very well. But will keep you updated as to how the treatment goes.
 
Merlin had shockwave for his arthritic fetlock, he had to be sedated as it is painful for them
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My vet was telling me on Friday that he tried it on its lowest level on his hand and it killed
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