useful in helping a horse with a sore back to achieve there were new blood vessels visible at the burn edge,
comfort and freedom through his back. the smell was gone, and the pus that was oozing through
One very important aspect of shockwave therapy the scabs was markedly reduced. In addition, the horse
is to recognize that not all shockwave machines are was significantly more comfortable.”
created equal. There are some machines that have been In short, shockwave therapy is useful for much more
marketed as shockwave machines that do not generate than just suspensory injuries. It is a non-invasive
a true shockwave, but instead generate what is called therapy that can significantly aid the healing of many
a ballistic or radial wave. Treatment with this type of types of injuries. “It helps the body to heal itself ” says
machine is generally considerably less expensive than Dr. Johnson.
with a true focused shockwave, but it is not comparable
in terms of technology or results and can possibly have Dr. Jenny Johnson is a 1986 graduate of the University of
detrimental effects. Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, where she also
For the future, shockwave therapy holds potential in completed an internship in large animal medicine and surgery.
many different areas. The 10th International Congress She had a solo practice in Wellington, FL specializing in high
of the International Society for Musculoskeletal performance hunter, jumper and dressage horses for approximately
Shockwave, an international organization consisting 10 years. Since coming to California, she has continued to be
largely of human orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, active with lameness consultations, has served as the official show
physiologists and basic researchers that are involved in veterinarian at shows in Colorado and California, and is currently
using shockwave therapy in the human medical field, working toward her FEI Veterinary Delegate certification.
showcased over 100 different research projects that Dr. Johnson started Oakhill Shockwave in 2005 to bring this
are currently being conducted into shockwave therapy. innovative technology to the horses of Southern California. As
One of the most exciting new areas of research is in well as being a veterinarian, Dr. Johnson is an active competitive
the treatment of wounds and burns with shockwave show jumping rider and truly understands the physical and mental
therapy. Currently, the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy are demands placed on equine athletes.
collaborating on a prospective study using shockwave
therapy to treat burns and wounds in soldiers returning For more information on shockwave therapy, please contact
from Iraq and Afghanistan. Dr. Johnson at Oakhill Shockwave, 818-809-7498,
Dr. Jenny Johnson, Calabasas, CA, has treated a horse visit
www.equineshockwave.com.
with extensive burns sustained in a trailer fire with Dr. Johnson has devoted her veterinary practice (Oakhill
remarkable results: “Within 24 hours of treatment, Shockwave) to performing shockwave therapy.
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