Suspensory Injury and effective treatments to cure it

Suspensory injury leads to lameness in the athletic horses and those taking part in competitions. These types of injuries are highly troublesome and they may crop up again and again.

Types of suspensory injuries

Suspensory ligaments of the legs are subjective to various types of injuries. Injury occurring in the upper portion of the suspensory ligament is known as proximal suspensory desmitis (PSD). PSD of the front legs differs from the one affecting the rear limbs, with significant variations in medical observations and treatment methods. Jumping horses and race horses are prone to Injury to the body of the suspensory ligament. Injury occurring in the branches of the suspensory ligament is more prevalent in sport horses.

Reasons for Suspensory ligament injuries

·         A single distressful event accompanying an accident or undue stretching lead to strain injuries or recurring deterioration of the ligament resulting from over exertion.

·         Other factors which can cause suspensory injury are the nature of work routine faced by the horse and the method of shoeing of the horse.

·         Young horses are subjected to repeated leg movements, creating functional stress in the ligaments.

·         Climbing or running down a steep path increases the strain for the suspensory ligament. A vertical imbalance may affect the branches of the suspensory ligament.

Equine therapy

Equine therapy involves the inclusion of the horse in the treatment of a patient suffering from pain or other mental disorders. Equine therapy is a useful variation in the traditional treatment methods which could bless patients with immense benefits. 

Special features of Equine Therapy

1. Equine therapy has been the main form of treatment adopted for people suffering from mental disorders like anxiety and depression.

2. This therapy is mostly concerned with horse and human responses to the electromagnetic pulses emitted from both. These electromagnetic pulses are effectively used for treating the pain in the patient’s body. The pulse, emanating from the body of the horse, influences the body cells and organs of the patient more positively.

3. It aids to uplift the personality of the body and mind of the patient.

4. This therapy is mostly suited for the treatment of children and adults as they tend to respond easily to the electromagnetic pulses emitted by a horse.

5. This therapy is also used for the development or promotion of emotional characteristic of the person.

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