Sports Medicine | Can Improved Training Strategies Prevent Racehorse Injuries?

Preventing sport horse injuries, neck pain, and more! [TheHorse.com]( SPORTS MEDICINE Newsletter February 26, 2023 [View in browser]( [Like us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Pinterest]( [Follow us on Instagram]( Article [Can Improved Training Strategies Prevent Racehorse Injuries?]( Managing the magnitude and frequency of limb loading is key to keeping horses—particularly racehorses—injury-free. [Read Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Article [Ultrasound Underestimates Equine Neck Arthritis Swelling]( While ultrasound is useful for identifying articular process joint effusion in horses, it might undervalue the amount of swelling present. [Read Now]( Article [Understanding Sport Horse Injuries to Limit Them]( Understanding how and why injuries in sport horses happen might be the best way to prevent them. [Read Now]( ADVERTISEMENT Article [Using Autologous Blood Products to Manage Arthritis in Horses]( A veterinary sports medicine and rehab specialist describes what we know about orthobiologic therapies for OA in horses and their high likelihood for variable responses. [Read Now]( Commentary [Alfalfa: Are Hay or Pellets Better Before Riding?]( Research shows feeding horses alfalfa prior to riding can help buffer stomach acid and offers relief for ulcer-prone horses. But are hay or pellets better? [Read Now]( Article [Bio-Electromagnetic Blanket Can Help Horses With Back Pain]( Researcher: The BEMER blanket technology provides a medication-free solution for reducing pain in the croup and saddle area. [Read Now]( Article [Diagnostic Imaging and Treatment Options for Horses With Neck Pain]( Veterinarians discuss how they radiograph, ultrasound, and treat neck problems. [Read Now]( Article [Cardiac Limitations to Horses’ Athletic Performance]( Cardiovascular malfunction might impede athletic performance, but with correct diagnosis and management some horses can still have athletic careers. [Read Now]( Article [Take Caution Using Contralateral Limbs for Patellar Ligament Exams]( Comparing ligament striations in opposite limbs via ultrasound to determine if changes are normal versus tears could lead to misdiagnosis. [Read Now]( Article [Hydrotherapy to Rehabilitate and Condition Horses]( Research and advancements are improving our understanding of how water exercise benefits both healthy and rehabbing horses. [Read Now]( [Unsubscribe From This Newsletter]( • [Manage All Newsletter Subscriptions]( • [Privacy Policy]( • [Contact Us]( Copyright © 2023 Equine Network, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 2365 Harrodsburg Rd #A200 Lexington, KY 40504-3331 Please do not reply to this message. This e-mail box is not monitored, and any e-mails received at this e-mail address will not be read. PARTNERS IN EQUINE HEALTH [AAEP Media Partner]( [AAEVT]( [AAPF]( [EPM Society] [BEVA](