Therapeutic Services

• High Energy Focused Shock Wave Therapy – A Sanuwave Versatron high energy focused shock wave unit is available. Click here to visit versatron.net
• Stem Cell Treatment This state-of-the-art therapy fosters the regeneration of soft tissue while maintaining tendon elasticity
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a treatment for tendon and ligament injuries in which blood from the patient is spun in a centrifuge to isolate plasma with a high co
• Interleukin – 1 Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP) is a treatment for synovitis (inflammation of the joint lining) and osteoarthritis. Trauma in the joint triggers the release of proteins harmful to cartilage. With this therapy, a sample of the patient’s blood is incubated and centrifuged to produce serum containing high levels of Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein, or IRAP. When injected into the joint in question, IRAP prevents the inflammatory protein from binding with its receptor on the joint surface, thereby halting the cycle of pain and inflammation. IRAP is the only therapy shown to interrupt the progression of osteoarthritis.
• Acupuncture is a treatment based on the Chinese theory that pain is caused by the blockage of energy flow, or Chi, in the body. In health, the flow of Chi is smooth throughout the body. Injury or illness causes a blockage of the Chi. The blockages are detected by palpation and stimulation of specific acupuncture points all over the body, as well as physical exam and history. Acupuncture needles are inserted into specific points to relieve the blockage and restore the normal flow of Chi. In some cases, the therapeutic effect can be augmented by transmitting a mild electric pulse through the needles. Acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including lameness, neck and back pain, certain types of colic, and anhydrosis (insufficient sweat production).
• Chiropractic is the process of performing motion palpation to diagnose joint subluxations, followed by appropriate specific adjustments to restore normal function in the spine and surrounding soft tissue. Chiropractic is most commonly used to treat neck and back pain but can also be helpful in some cases of obscure lameness or behavioral problems caused by mild back pain. A thorough lameness examination and a report on the horse’s history are necessary to determine if the horse is a good candidate for chiropractic. During the exam, the veterinarian will gently manipulate the horse’s spine to assess the flexibility of the joints.
• CEM quarantine is available for mares at the clinic.