Types of Therapy
Therapeutic Modalities:
Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Low voltage, intermittent stimulation to superficial nerves blocks pain signals to the central nervous system
Provides pain relief
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Sound waves massage tissue at the cellular level
Increases circulation
Infrasound
Magnetic vibrations emit low frequency Alpha waves with random high frequency waves
Promotes healing and relaxation
Low Level Light (Photon) Therapy
Photon energy is absorbed by the body, which increases cellular activity
Provides pain relief
Cold Laser
Improves cell proliferation, provides pain relief and strengthens the immune system
Excellent for wound healing
Manual Therapies:
Acupressure
Use of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) acupoints to evaluate and treat imbalances in the body
Stretching
Maintaining suppleness in a competitive horse is an important element for preventing injury
Therapeutic Integration
Restores movement and improves proprioception