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Devastating news. Your horse has suffered a soft tissue injury to a tendon or ligament and your show season or recreational riding may now be in jeopardy for the foreseeable future. But, thanks to the latest veterinary medical research and innovation, injuries  resulting in structural damage to the tissue can be treated with a variety of options healing soft tissue andperhaps ultimately salvag your show season.


Extra-corporeal Shockwave Therapy


Advanced scientific options include: Extra- corporeal Shockwave Therapy (ESWT), which has been a mainstay in treating soft tissue injuries with proven results. ESWT works to improve cellular communication to release growth factors and improve formation of new blood vessels to the injured area.


Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is making its way to the forefront of veterinary medi- cine with documented results for improving many types of injuries including bone, soft tissue and wounds. LLLT works to improve cellular signaling to decrease inflammation and promote cell healing.


Depending on the type of injury your horse has sustained, Regenerative Therapies may Autologous ConditionedSerum (ACS), Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP),


fat-derived orbone marrow-derived, are now proven possibilities for localized treatment of injuries.


And, in the mix of today’s elective treat- ments, are alternative therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic care, both of which have proven to deliver effective healing and therapeutic value in specific situations.


With today’s latest scientific veterinary ad- vancements, horse owners now have many options for treatment and healing that can improve down time as well as final results. Performed on the farm or in a facility, these options merit consideration when the diagnosis is a soft tissue injury.


Veterinarians at the Equine Medical Cen- ter, in collaboration with your primary care veterinarian and farrier, can help guide you through the most ad- vanced array of rehabil- itation and healing options for your horse.


–Maureen Kelleher, DVM, CVA, Diplomate ACV, Clinical Assistant Professor of Sports Medicine and Surgery


Low-Level Laser Therapy


For more information about sports medicine services at the EMC go to: https://emc.vetmed.vt.edu/clinical-services/sports-medicine.html or contact Kathy Ashland at (703) 771 6875


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