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to prepare them for use, and then soothes the area after being worked, when muscles are fatigued,” she says. Tey use ‘bi-polar’ magnets in a variety of therapeutic products ranging from blankets to bell boots to knee and hock wraps; the ‘north pole’ element has a calming energy, while the ‘south pole’ element stimulates blood flow, she says.
Stimulating acupuncture points on the horse’s body with magnets has been shown to result in relaxation of the muscles and overall soothing of the horse, as well as increased blood circulation that helps speed the recovery process.
magnets emit their own energy, while ‘electromagnetic’ therapy has a moving energy with a pulsed current.
Stimulating acupuncture points on the horse’s body with magnets has been shown to result in muscular relaxation and overall soothing of the horse, as well as increased blood circulation, according to Kristen Davison, Professional’s Choice marketing coordinator. “Te increased circulation warms muscles
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EQUIPMENT CAUTIONS Bessent points out that DIY-ers need to use equipment appropriately. “For a recent injury, you don’t want to add heat, you want to cool it. Terefore infrared wouldn’t be good for acute issues, but it would be excellent for treating a chronic condition such as scar tissue or arthritis,” she says.
Mayer says it’s also important to evaluate how debilitated the patient is when selecting therapies. “A weak animal can be overwhelmed by being exposed to a large amount of energy. It’s better not to get too aggressive with applications; break them up, do them on subsequent days. Give the body a chance to absorb the energy and figure out what to do with it,” she cautions.
Additional factors to consider include existing medical conditions, such as cancer, or neurologic issues. “Tese therapies are stimulatory to the cells, so, for example, you would want to avoid any sites that are known to be cancerous; you don’t want to draw circulation to a tumor,” says Mayer. “Likewise if an
animal is prone to seizures; we wouldn’t use these therapies on an epileptic dog, for example, since you don’t know what you’re going to stimulate.”
IN SUMMARY Many options for holistic equine therapy equipment exist today. If you’re interested in including some of these options in your own training and health management programs, be sure
Thermotex infrared prod- ucts, from the TMJ (temporo- mandibular joint) hood to the ‘yellow blanket,’ can increase blood flow and meta- bolic activity within cells.
to research them thoroughly. Look for studies showing efficacy, discuss options with your veterinarian or licensed therapeutic provider, evaluate companies and their product claims carefully, and always use caution and common sense with any therapeutic equipment.
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Remember safety first! Read and follow all instructions; if you’re in doubt about any potentially harmful interactions between new equipment and existing treatment modalities or medications, check with your veterinarian.
Make sure things aren’t too tight, too loose, too heavy, or too hot for your horse, and check equipment frequently since it can shift.
Using a labelmaker or a laminated checklist, label equipment with any special precautions so they’re always close at hand. Use safety equipment when needed, such as eye protection for laser therapy use.
Anything with electrical cords requires observation during treatment and secure tying of the horse to prevent cord chewing. Use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet as a safety precaution; a muzzle, feedbag, or wooden neck cradle can help discourage known chewers.
Facing down new equipment can be a worrisome experience for any equine, and particularly stressful if that horse has recently undergone surgery or been fighting illness. Since the goal is to provide a healing experience, be sure to introduce any new equipment slowly, in small doses, and in a soothing environment, and watch for any adverse reactions such as swelling.
Holistic Horse™ • October/November 2010 • Vol.16, Issue 69
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