Resources

To learn more about ESWT, we recommend the following sources:

Articles

Healing Horses – What Works For Us, Works For Them. Geoff Young
Horse Connection Magazine VI.7

Wave of the Future
Oklahoma State University

Wave of the Future? Emily Esterson
Equine Veterinary Management Summer

Websites

Advances in Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy for Dogs
Marcia King

Shock Wave Therapy For Dogs With Arthritis
A new form of therapy offers arthritis pain relief for dogs using sound waves.

Research

ISMST – International Society for Medical Shockwave Treatment
Newsletter 3-1-2006 Click Here
Newsletter 1-2-2007 Click Here
Newsletter 5-3-2007 Click Here

Education

UC-DAVIS – Physical Therapy for Horses
The ABC of ESWT
Podiatry Today – Is Low-Energy ESWT better than High Energy?
Podiatry Today – Is there a role for ESWT in wound care?

Technology

STORZ MEDICAL AG – The Shock Wave Company

“We use extracorporeal shockwave to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal and lameness disorders in our practice and are very pleased with the results. We find shockwave therapy to be a very safe and effective therapeutic option and a very useful tool in treating lameness in the horse."(read more)
Patricia Quirion-Henrion, MA, NAVP

"I find shockwave an integral part of my treatment armament and practice. The MP 50 Vet shockwave machine is an outstanding tool for helping horses stay sound, happy and healthy." (read more)
Dr. Judy Tubman, VMD

On our ESWT Testimonials page you can read more from equine veterinarians all over the U.S. and Canada who are using extracorporeal shock wave therapy in their practice.