Dr. Babette’s PiezoWave Therapy Success for Hip and Joints
PiezoWave Therapy (PWT) is one of the cutting-edge procedures that Dr. Babette offers through her services. PiezoWave Therapy goes by other names such as Acoustic Wave Therapy, shockwave therapy, or Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), and has been used in human medicine for numerous conditions and for many years. Typically, many athletes or active patients utilize PWT as a regenerative practice. PiezoWave Therapy has been successful in humans and animals at alleviating and promoting the healing of musculoskeletal aggravated areas. PWT is a non-invasive procedure designed at relieving pain and promoting healing.
PWT has had numerous documented studies showing its benefit and effectiveness as a treatment. PiezoWave treatment consists of localized shockwaves consisting of expansive powerful pulses which have short frequencies. Symptoms and pain can be reduced as soon as the first treatment, but in most cases for successful treatment, regular interval sessions are necessary. Following PWT and specific movement-based therapies can be combined for successful rehabilitation.
PiezoWave Therapy can be effective at ailing against numerous discomfort and ailments, some of the treated ailments are here:
- Hip dysplasia
- Spondylosis
- Tendinopathies (e.g. insertion tendinopathies of the proximal biceps tendon)
- Elbow joint dysplasia
- Knee joint arthritis
- Medial shoulder instability (lesion of the rotator cuff)
- Arthritis of the various joints
- Tendinopathy after TPLO or TTA (management of ruptured cranial cruciate ligament in dogs)
- Calcifications/Injuries of the rotator cuff muscles
Over 20% of dogs suffer from some form of specific joint pains, which result in long-term pain and discomfort, and similarly, each year over 1.2 million dogs are needing care and attention for cruciate ligament repair. Some of the more common ailments that pets face come from joint, muscle, and skeletal discomfort two of those specific ailments are Elbow Joint Dysplasia and Hip Dysplasia.
Elbow joint dysplasia (ED):
Elbow joint dysplasia is an umbrella term for different growth-related diseases of the elbow joint. Depending on each patient’s specific disease, pet Elbow Dysplasia can result in slight or even severe lameness and the development of joints. Acquired ED can develop as a result of extreme activity and wear, but being overweight and the wrong diet can also lead to ED
Hip dysplasia (HD):
Hip dysplasia is the term used to describe malformations of the hip joint characterized by subluxation and displacements. Similar to Elbow Dysplasia the disease is allegedly linked to hereditary factors, but a poor diet and an overweight life also contribute to the severity of the effect of the disease. With PiezoWave therapy, the goal is to alleviate pain and improve movement. After the completion of therapy, pets should begin activity after a few days, and activity should be monitored constantly.
PWT is an effective therapy looking to alleviate joint and Musco-skeletal pains that a pet may face GI practice Dr.Babette offers a variety of products in her shop.