Sports Rehabilitaion Center
Our goal in developing our sports medicine and rehabilitation programs is to use scientific knowledge, gained in both human and equine medicine, to raise the standard of care and performance of the athletic horse.
Overview
Our team of experienced veterinarians and staff work alongside owners, trainers, chiropractors, farriers and other professionals to evaluate a horse’s condition and their physical potential. We design the most appropriate course action for each individual to meet the owner’s goals, whether that is a return from injury or a maintenance plan for fitness.
We have successfully rehabilitated a vast array of injuries such as tendons, ligaments, joint pain, back pain and recovery from surgical procedures.
What tools do you have available?
Our rehab staff works closely with the main veterinary staff, farriers, and your regular veterinarian to create a holistic approach to getting your horse back feeling its best. We employ the use of many tools including:
- High-speed incline treadmill monitored with a heart rate monitor
- TheraPlate therapy
- PEMF and massage
- Therapeutic ultrasound
- Iontophoresis
- Trans-cutaneous electronic nerve stimulation
- Radial shock wave therapy
- Acupuncture and chiropractic therapists
- Hotwalker
- Corrective trimming and shoeing under radiographic guidance
What are the goals of rehabilitation?
⇒Relieve pain
⇒Restore range of motion
⇒Regain strength
⇒Return for intended use
Successful rehabilitation programs are achieved with the collaborative efforts of veterinarians, horse owners, and other equine professionals such as trainers, farriers, acupuncturists, and chiropractors. With input from each of these people, customized programs can be developed to address each of these steps taking into account each individual horse’s needs.