Shock-Wave Therapy Has Its Limits
…from an explosion. Shock waves travel smoothly through many different mediums but disrupt and release their energy when they come in contact with a material of a different density. Shock…
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Shock-Absorbing Shoes
Every horse in work?whether jumping, driving or trail riding?has to handle shock and concussion. Fortunately, the horse’s hoof and leg are an amazing, intricately designed mechanism, made? for shock absorption….
Research News: “Shock” Proud Flesh, Grooming Stimulates Nerves, Signs of Poisoning
“Shock” Proud Flesh Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, or ESWT, developed from the use of sound waves to dissolve kidney stones in people. The original mode was adapted to work on…
A Touch of Healing with the TTouch Method
…Python Lift can also help, as it reduces muscle tension and spasms in the back. Trail Emergency #4: Shock About shock: If your horse becomes injured on the trail, shock…
Electric Pasture Fencing for Horses
…shocked. Be sure the handle disconnects from the side of the gate toward the charger, so the gate wire is “dead” when unhooked and cannot shock you or your horse…
UltrOZ At-Home Ultrasound System
…TRADITIONAL SHOCKWAVE.? The benefit of extracorporeal shockwave therapy, aka ?acoustic shockwave,? isn?t new.? Horses with sore joints, bad backs or soft-tissue injuries have benefited tremendously. In most cases where extracorporeal…
Drosselmeyer Shocks in Breeders’ Cup Classic
November 2011–Prior to Saturday, Drosselmeyer’s biggest claim to fame came when he won the 2010 Belmont Stakes. Fast forward one year and five months later, and the WinStar Farm colorbearer…
Flexible, Fragile Shock Absorbers: Knees
It’s amazing the amount of punishment the horse’s knee — or “carpus” — can take, especially when you actually look at how it’s put together. The radius, the major bone…
High Tech Saddle Pads
…relieve pressure points, and deflect shock and twisting forces. Although somewhat firmer than gels, they still conform to the horse’s back. Good for: Deflecting shock in performance events, adding comfort…
What to do about your horse’s sore back
…Shockwave therapy. Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) involves sending tightly focused, very high-energy pressure waves through body tissue to ease pain and stimulate healing. Exactly how ESWT affects the targeted tissues…