Rehabilitation for Equine Companions
Alaina Lamp, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine
January 24, 2023
Any horse can benefit from rehabilitation during their lifetime.
Any horse can benefit from rehabilitation during their lifetime.
Veterinarians share their advice for preventing lower-limb problems and rehabilitating injured horses, from therapies to back-to-work schedules.
Practitioner technique and skill determine the value of ultrasound images of the suspensory ligament.
Look for educational information about soft tissue injuries in horses on TheHorse.com starting November 21.
The key concepts behind 6 orthobiologics available to equine veterinarians.
Horses with injured stifles have the best chance of returning to full work following a scientifically planned rehabilitation process.
A veterinarian describes how he formulates a rehabilitation plan for a horse recovering from an injury.
Practitioners use electrotherapy methods ranging from vibration and lasers to shock wave in equine injury rehabilitation.
Controlled exercise, as discussed with your veterinarian, can be part of a successful rehabilitation program.
Equine hydrotherapy generally allows for patient-specific approaches to rehabilitation and training.
For an older horse, veterinarians recommend general anesthesia with oxygen and monitoring of vital signs when undergoing surgery.
Bonny Henderson, DVM, CERP, describes how extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) works to treat and even prevent injuries.
Read about some of the trending and emerging treatments for keeping performance horses feeling their best.
Placing elastic therapeutic tape strategically on the skin might stimulate the underlying muscles and help horses recovering from back pain or injury.
Preparation before orthopedic surgery is key to helping horses recover and maximizing their chances of return to performance.
Training horses in the spring and summer can present some challenges. Learn how your horse’s body adapts to exercise training, how he acclimates to spring and summer weather conditions, and what you can do to help him perform at his best.
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