Question: My horse has sustained a tendon or ligament injury. How do I manage him now and during his recovery?

Answer:   The correct management of tendon and ligament injuries is crucial to successful recovery. This requires careful monitoring, and periodic re-evaluations at the end of each phase of recovery to tailor the program specifically to the individual athlete, as severity of injury and healing varies between individuals. At any time during the recovery process, if the injury is not healing as well as expected, re-evaluation is also warranted. Concurrent therapies such as shockwave, therapeutic ultrasound, and swimming may be advised during the recovery period.

For more in-depth information on the injury and healing phases with suggested exercise and management specific to each phase go to our Tendon & Ligament Rehabilitation Information Sheet.

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