Systematic Review of Complementary and Alternative Veterinary Medicine in Sport and Companion Animals: Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ECSWT) is increasingly used to treat different types of musculoskeletal conditions in sport and companion animals. To explore the scientific basis for the treatment, we conducted a systematic review of the literature on ECSWT used in horses, dogs, and cats.

Methods

Relevant articles published in 1980-2020 were identified from three major databases. Each article was assessed for risk of bias.

Results

The review identified 27 relevant articles on the effects of ECSWT in horses, nine in dogs, but none in cats. Typically, ECSWT involved one to three treatment sessions at 1- to 3-week intervals. We identified studies on bone mass and bone healing, wound healing, navicular disease, ligament injury, desmitis, sesamoiditis, tendon

SUBMITTER: Bostrom A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9686741 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature