Equine Rehab

Question 1

What are the issues during acute phase?

Answer 1

Pain and inflammation

Tissue damage

Question 2

What are the rehab goals during the acute phase?

Answer 2

Pain management

Control inflammation, swelling, and effusion

Question 3

How can we control pain and swelling during acute phase?

Answer 3

NSAIDs

• Phenybutazone (Bute)
• Flunixin (banamine)
• Firocoxib (Equiox)
• Diclofenac (Surpass)

Question 4

PRICE!

Answer 4

Protect 
Rest
Ice (Cryotherapy) 
Compression
Elevation

Question 5

Criteria for Acute Phase Advancement

Answer 5

Pain control
Initiation of tissue healing
ROM improved
Tolerance for strengthening

Question 6

What can we do for Pain Modulation?

Answer 6

1. Cryotherapy
2. Heat Therapy
3. Modalities
   - Therapeutic US
   - Laser
   - Tens
4. Phoresis
   - Phonophoresis
   - Iontophoresis
5. Soft tissue mobilization
6. Joint mobilization
7. Therapeutic Exercise