Focused Shockwave Therapy
Provides a deep mechanical stimulus that promotes tissue regeneration, supports fracture healing, and helps manage chronic conditions.
When to use
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that uses intense energy waves, or “shockwaves,” to reduce pain and promote healing in chronic orthopedic conditions. By targeting injured soft tissue, ESWT helps alleviate discomfort and accelerates the body’s natural repair process.
Joint & bone disorders
Osteoarthritis, hip/elbow dysplasia, osteochondritis dissecans, sacroiliac pain, fissures and non-union stress fractures
Spine & nerve conditions
Lumbosacral stenosis, cauda equina syndrome
Tendon & muscle issues
Chronic tendinopathies, tendinitis, trigger points, contractures
Wound healing & tissue repair
Hygromas, scar tissue (fibrosis)
How it benefits
Tissue regeneration
Stimulate the release of growth factor and promote procollagen synthesis, which are crucial for tissue repair and regeneration. This can lead to improved healing of bone, tendons, ligaments and other soft tissues.
Pain relief
Reduce pain by modulating nerve activity and disrupt the transmission of pain signals by stimulating the release of Substance P, a neuropeptide responsible for pain signaling and chronic pain perception.
Anti-inflammatory effects
Enhance the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines which are particularly important for rebooting the healing process especially in stubborn, chronic conditions that do not respond to first-line treatments
Angiogenesis
Promote the formation of new blood vessels, which can improve blood supply to the affected area and enhance the healing process.
Why we recommend
High-energy acoustic waves awaken the body’s repair mechanisms, encouraging new blood vessel growth, improving circulation, and boosting cell metabolism.
Focused energy allows us to treat specific problem areas—such as tendons, ligaments, and joints—without damaging surrounding tissues.
Ideal for stubborn or slow-healing injuries, shockwave therapy is backed by strong clinical evidence for improving mobility, reducing pain, and speeding recovery.
What we use
We use Swiss-manufactured Storz Medical Duolith® SD1 T-Top Vet at Fido’s Pawpose. It has a powerful energy range, making it a reliable form of therapy and treatment for areas requiring deep penetration. Together with a quiet built-in compressor, these will minimise treatment times and in turn reduce animal distress.
