Hydrotherapy
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Pre-Competition - Colling of critical structures of the lower lomb prior to exercise reduces the likelihood of critical temperatures being reached during exercise which may lead to a castastrophic "meltdown" of proteins. This type of breakdown leads to tendon strains, suspensory and ligament damage. Post-Competition - Cooling of critical structures of the lower limb after exercise enables the heat generated through exercise and from sites of injury to be dispersed and prevented from reaching critical levels. It is especially effective against the inflammation in tendon strains which results in significant secondary damage. Pro-Active Healing - The process of exercise naturally results in some cell damage and may even include microscopic lesions within tendons and ligaments which normally go unnoticed. By reguarly utilising hydrotherapy these tiny lesions can be healed before the compound effect of exercise results in a more major injury. Signs of wear such as windgalls and puffy joints can be prevented from forming by regular spa treatments and minor cuts and abrasions are healed more quickly. The old adage "prevention is better than cure" is never truer than with injuries to horses. No-one wants to see their horse sidelined from competition due to an injury which would have been prevented. Pain Relief - The ultra cool temperatures maintained within a spa during a treatment allow deeper penetration than any other cooling method including ice-boots, ice wraps, cooling pastes or whirli-boots. This provides a pain relieving effect on nerves buried much deeper in the horse's lower limbs. As we all know, after strenuous exercise we all ache a bit and your horse is no exception. Hydrotherapy is an effective way to make your horse more comfortable after it has exerted itself in competition and provides relief for tired legs easing stiffness and strains whilst taking the sting out of jarred-up joints and sore shins. Improved Limb Health - Hydrotherapy improves circulation in the lower limb and hoof, helping to keep at bay problems such as laminitis and navicular. Poor circulation can cause osygen starvation of cells and resulting death of tissues and prevents toxins produced from normal metabolism and excess fluids being swept away for excretion from the body. The oxygen rich environment within the spa and the strong upward massaging effect produced from the jets of air from the base of the unit enhance effective circulatiry function. A pain-free healthy limb is more able to operate effectively, allowing freer movement. That means an extra mark in dressage, a clear round in show jumping or that extra turn of hool, which makes the difference between winning or losing. |
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