Dive into Part 2 about Shockwave? This episode contains information about the use of Shockwave for fractures, osteoarthritis, back pain, triggerpoints... and another surprise use! (yet again!)

I found a fascinating blog post about this exact topic.  It got my head spinning with things I’ve been taught as a human physio, things I’ve done in human practice, my experiences in doing canine rehab for over a quarter century, and from teaching canine rehab for 21 years now.

Let’s start with the human-side of this discussion.  It was drilled into my head that the use of protocols should be shunned.  Arguments for this position include any of the following:

• We need to use our brains, not follow a piece of paper
• Physical therapists shouldn’t follow a cookbook
• Physical therapy isn’t black and white
• We need individualize our treatment approach

These statements are all true!  Physical Therapy is a professional practice, not simply a set of technical skills.  We evaluate, diagnose, identify problems and strengths, test techniques and/or theories, set goals, and develop individualized plans to accomplish those goals.  However, a protocol might help to guide your thoughts and choices based on understanding the basic science of the healing process. 

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