Cryotherapy can benefit any and all ages of Equine. With a targeted therapy, we can reduce inflammation from the head to the hoof and nose to tail using the body’s natural healing ability. Thermal shock causes blood vessels and muscles to constrict which immediately sends a response from the brain to send oxygenated nutrient rich blood to flood the area with dramatic increased flow to flush out toxins and begin the healing process. This also reduces pain by slowing nerve transmission and having an analgesic effect.
Cryotherapy offers much faster results in much less time than traditional cold hosing and ice boots. The risk of hypothermia, damage to tissue, or damaging the hoof from ice or water are avoided by using a dry pressurized cold therapy. Treating a horse in pain from arthritis, during rehab from injuries, pretreating before competition, or post treatment after a hard workout are all options. Cryotherapy has also been used for increased mobility and faster healing of wounds as well as treating those hoof abscesses and laminitis. Treatment time can range from one minute to ten minutes depending on therapy.
All therapies should be discussed with your veterinarian prior to making any decisions especially if being treated with medications or for other medical conditions. Many veterinarians have never seen or experienced this therapy so feel free to contact us with any questions. This is noninvasive and has safety precautions to prevent burning the skin.
