Shockwave Technology
Westhills is equipped with a shockwave, which is a non-invasive treatment for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions horses including but not limited to wounds, osteoarthritis, soft tissue injuries, and caudal heel pain. The shockwave triggers the body’s own repair and healing response without trauma. Shockwave can be used alone or in combination with other treatments.
Mechanism of actions include:
- Increasing blood supply
- Activation of the body’s own stem cells and growth factors
- Anti-inflammatory effects
Clinical effects include:
- Improving healing time
- Improving quality of healing
- Reactivation of repair mechanisms in chronic injuries