Shock Wave Therapy and PSGAGs: Effects on Arthritis
Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc
July 24, 2011
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave.
Researchers recently investigated how certain arthritic joint tissues respond to treatments such as shock wave.
A better understanding of the growth factors require for tissue healing could enhance stem cells’ efficacy.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is becoming a common regenerative medical therapy for treating a wide range of
Stem cell therapy is one of the most discussed regenerative therapies in the horse health community today, and
The wealth of scientific technology makes it difficult to keep track of treatment options for injured horses.
Presentations topics included injury prevention and the mechanics of locomotion in horses and track surface.
A published study examining the effects of stem cell therapy in superficial digital flexor tendinopathy.
Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic winner Unrivaled Belle, who broke her withers after flipping over backwards in
The Racing Surfaces Committee has published a 34-page “Racing Surfaces White Paper” that details the current
Pasture rest could be the best treatment option for horses diagnosed with lower cannon bone stress remodeling.
Another battle over the medication Salix is brewing. We say “another” because Thoroughbred racing has been
The latest therapies for injured tendons and ligaments focus on rebuilding tissue to its original strength.
The Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council (KEDRC), citing its statutory mission, will be involved in the horse
The “International Summit on Race Day Medication, EIPH, and the Racehorse” will begin June 13 at Belmont Park.
Kentucky Thoroughbred Breeders’ Incentive Fund and racehorse safety discussed at May 18 meeting.
Forty horses were removed from the new dirt track by ambulance during the Dec. 26-April 17 race meeting.
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