Considering the power of an equine athlete and his or her ability to accelerate, it is little wonder that horses develop musculoskeletal injuries while performing their jobs. But it's not just the elite equine athlete that suffers from musculoskeletal injuries; even the noncompetitive trail horse can suffer sprains and strains.

The wealth of medical possibilities for achieving an accurate diagnosis has improved the timeliness of therapeutic intervention. But successful resolution to healing also relies on effective treatment. Advances in therapeutic equipment have kept pace with expanding needs of our equine athletes and companions for inflammation control and physical therapy