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Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy

Shockwave therapy applies high-energy sound waves to selected tissues.

Shockwave therapy applies high-energy sound waves to selected tissues. Potential benefits, contraindications and adverse effects should be assessed for the individual patient.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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