Trying to synthesise the research available on photobiomodulation (PBM) is overwhelming – at least, if you’re anything like me! There is such a volume of research available on the subject, but many papers don’t share all the parameters they used, making comparison...
Poor performance in the equine means a loss of performance or the inability of the horse to perform at previous levels or to the degree that might be expected. In a recent webinar with Dr Melanie Perrier, we discussed this presentation in our equines. The cause of...
With the popularity and availability of the equine water treadmill growing globally, it is worth taking a moment to look at the research available for this modality.
Exercise physiology is the foundation of our therapeutic exercise programs. A comprehensive understanding of how our patients are impacted and how we can effectively implement scientific principles into our rehabilitation programs is essential. This week we revisit a...
In a previous blog, we spoke about the different causes of back pain in our patients. These causes can be primary or secondary to another injury, but regardless of the cause, the horse’s back is an area that is predisposed to pain and to dysfunction for an endless...
Although cupping therapy has been around for many centuries, it has not been used in the veterinary industry until recently, and has been slow to take hold and become widely used. Diana Landskron presented a fantastic webinar in the Onlinepethealth Equine Membership...
Back pain is an extremely common problem among our equine population of athletes and pleasure horses. In researching the topic, I tried to find out just how many horses are affected by back pain, but could not find any research that provides an answer. That being...
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) occurs following a joint injury or orthopedic condition, and results in inhibited muscle function and activation. If left untreated, it can be a major limiting factor in the success of a rehabilitation programme.
Anatomy and structure The sacroiliac (SI) joint lies between the ventral surface of the wing of the ilium and the dorsal surface of the wing of the sacrum. The articular surface of the sacrum is covered with hyaline cartilage, while the articular surface of the ilium...
In the world of equine competition, one of the most common injuries we face is injury to the tendons. As an owner, rider and competitor, you are probably already familiar with the position of the horse’s tendon behind the cannon bone, and probably already...