Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Adjunct Therapies for Tendon/Ligament Healing: Therapeutic Laser and Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2025
- Authors:
- Pluim, Mathilde et al.
- Affiliation:
- Tierklinik Lü · Germany
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
High-power laser therapy and extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can be safely used to treat tendon and ligament injuries in horses, and the potential beneficial effects have been described. The power of low level lasers is not sufficient for treatment of tendon and ligament injuries in horses. ESWT is used more often to treat tendon and ligament injuries than it is for any other type of condition in horses, but there is limited supporting scientific evidence. Further research should focus on establishing dosage and treatment protocols for both laser therapy and ESWT in horses with clinically relevant long-term follow-up.
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