Equine Tendon Injuries: Reducing the Strain
Sherry A. Johnson, DVM, MS Dipl. ACVSMR
October 31, 2023
Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.
Learn how to recognize a tendon injury and what you and your veterinarian can do to treat it.
Learn more about Class IV laser treatments, the current research, and opportunities for further advancement.
Modalities ranging from PEMF to vibration plates might help manage equine injury or improve performance.
My OTTB recently recovered from a bowed tendon injury. What can I do to help him continue to stay sound?
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Researchers are exploring improved ways to heal these notoriously complicated soft tissue structures.
Researchers have determined this wound dressing might help encourage better wound healing and reduce proud flesh formation.
Scott Anderson, DVM, explains how shock wave can help a suspensory ligament injury heal quickly and successfully.
Alternative joint injections to corticosteroids can keep horses comfortable and offer a chance at healing rather than simply masking pain.
Discover what you should do to prepare for a colic episode, considerations to make, and things to keep in mind after surgery.
An equine veterinarian’s rehabilitation plan depends on whether the horse received surgical or nonsurgical treatment.
Water treadmills and swimming can be useful when rehabilitating or conditioning horses. Learn how to choose the right option for your horse based on your goals.
Do you know what to do–and just as importantly, what not to do–if your horse displays vague, mild, or serious signs of what might be colic? Your answer could save your horse’s life. Sponsored by Kentucky Performance Products.
When faced with the decision of whether or not to send your senior horse into colic surgery, consider these factors.
Blood flow restriction (BFR), a human rehab modality, was found to be safe and well-tolerated by horses in a pilot study.
Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses.
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