forelimb tendinopathy

method

• 9 horses unilateral forelimb lameness
• horses led over force plaate three days before treatment and 7 days after
• horses clipped + sedated, administration of 2000 shocks

results

• horses applied more force through the affected limb after treatment than before

critique

• small sample size
• best 5 passes for each day for each horse

cross friction massage 10 mins 2-3 times/week during early rehab followed by stretching after treatment

sports specific training towards end of rehab may include low, straight jumps with wide, sweeping turns. No A frames or weave poles until late in training period.

dogs with tendinopathy often have reduced ROM in the affected joint

manual therapies can be used for several purposes 

• decrease pain and inflammation
• increase joint function

exercise therapy may be used in later stages to increase strength

method

• 7 thoroughbred horses
• force probes implanted into superficial digital flexor tendon on one forelimb
• force recorded durong trot and canter at inclines of 0,3 and 8%

results

• force during trot/canter uphill unchanged /lower than flat surface at same speed

critique

• use of 0% incline provided control
• risk of results being affected by horse fatigue