Principles and Application of Hydrotherapy for Equine Athletes

• Autores: Melissa R. King
• Localización: Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice: Equine Practice, ISSN-e 0749-0739, Vol. 32, Nº. 1, 2016 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete), págs. 115-126
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Hydrotherapy has become a key element within equine rehabilitation protocols and is used to address range of motion, proprioception, strength, neuromotor control, pain, and inflammation. Various forms of hydrotherapy can be tailored to the individual’s injury and the expected return to athletic performance. This article describes the mechanisms of action of hydrotherapies and potential use in the clinical management of equine musculoskeletal injuries.