Rehab & ruminants

Question 1

What is used to measure range-of-motion?

Answer 1

Goniometer

Question 2

When is cryotherapy indicated?

What are the benefits of cryotherapy?

Answer 2

During acute phase of tissue injury (incl. post op) - after exercise during rehab
Reduced blood flow, cellular metabolism & permeability, decreased nerve condition velocity, analgesia, prevention or reduction of edema, decreased muscle spasm

Question 3

How is cryotherapy done?

Answer 3

Applied for 15-25 min with close monitoring of skin to avoid tissue damage
3-6 x/day
Avoid white,shiny skin - indication of frost bite

Use of ice packs, cold-compression units, cold immersion, ice massage (“ice Popsicles” applied parallel to muscle fibers for 5-10 min)

Question 4

When is heat therapy indicated?

Answer 4

AFTER acute inflammatory phase of healing has resolved

Question 5

What is the effect of heat therapy?

Answer 5

-> VD, accelerated enzymatic & metabolic runs, increased O2 uptake - may accelerate superficial tissue healing

Question 6

How is heat therapy done?

Answer 6

Heat - usually 30-45 min for tx, applied with a heat pack & wrap
Be careful not to burn

Question 7

Why do you need to be careful in using Xylazine in ruminants (esp. Which ones?)

What alpha 2 would you need to consider using?

Answer 7

Xylazine produces uterine contraction-oxytocin effect (possible abortion in last trimester in bovine and sheep. (Not equine)

-Detomidine - is not abortifacients in bovine (more alpha 2 specificity in detomidine than Xylazine)