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Shockwave Therapy

Currently, animals suffering from chronic pain and lameness must undergo lengthy and cumbersome treatment regimens. These usually involve prolonged medication and surgical interventions. Often the results are not satisfactory. Shockwave therapy constitutes a new modality for dealing with non-responsive conditions, by stimulating the animal’s repair mechanisms.

What are shockwaves? In human medicine, shockwave therapy has been used for over thirty years to treat a number of urologic and orthopedic conditions. Shockwaves are high energy sound waves, which are transmitted to the affected body part. There, they trigger the body’s natural repair mechanisms by stimulating immune-competent cells. Thus, a lasting healing response is achieved without any side-effects

We prefer the term, “Pulse Accelerated Cellular Expression” or PACE as a better description of what really happens when this energy is applied to the surface of arthritic joints, osteoarthritis, and bone spur development. Dr. Tebbe is nationally recognized as a leader in the use of this technology for helping dogs and horses with arthritis. Dr. Tebbe has been recognized as one of the countries leading authorities on Shock Wave therapy for small animals.

Shockwave therapy with the VersaTron has proven effective for a number of conditions. These include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Degenerative Joint Disease

(Osteoarthritis)

· Tendinopathies

· Desmopathies

· Fractures

· Spinal Spondylosis

· Disc Pathologies

Ask Dr. Tebbe if shockwave therapy will improve the health of your pet.