SANCTUARY :: Splints and Bucked Shins
Cold Saltwater Leg Spa
- Immediate analgesic relief- pain relief due to the numbing effect of the 35 degree temperature salt water.
- Eliminates heat in the legs by closing down the capillaries in the legs and nearly halting circulation.
- The extremely high salt concentration in the water acts as a poultice to draw out inflammation and infection from the wound.
- after coming out of the leg spa the circulatory systems sends maximum blood flow to warm up the legs, increasing oxygenation to the damaged areas and speeding up the healing process
Pegasus Laser
-Laser therapy helps reduce the pain associated with an injury.
- Reduces swelling/ inflammation and speeds tissue repair, by stimulating vasodilatation which result s in nutrients and oxygen to the injured area.
- Increases collagen production and encourages the correct of alignment of the collagen fibers so tendons and ligaments will maintain their flexibility and reduce scar tissue.
- Increases the production of joint fluid in order to help lubricate joints for easier movement
- Helps to remove calcium deposits from older injuries.
Aqua-Pacer Water Treadmill
- The Aqua Pacer above ground water treadmill allows the horse to exercise with minimum concussion and up to 70% buoyancy.
-The speed of the treadmill and the depth of the water are controlled, which allows the therapist to target a specific injury or problem.
-This therapy encourages full range of motion in joints and limbs.
-The treadmill requires the horse to move both sides of his body equally, promoting healing and strengthening in an injured or weakened area.
-The resistance of the water helps increase muscle strength.
-The hydrostatic pressure of the water reduces swelling and inflammation in the legs.
-The clear panel on the side of the machine allows the therapist to see all four legs, to assure that the desired results are being achieved.
Swimming
- Will encourage full range of motion of joints and limbs for front limb injuries.
- Allows for exercise with no concussion, but increases cardiovascular health.
Zamar-- cold and/or hot dry compression therapy
-Cold reduces swelling, pain, and heat through temperature and compression without wetting the legs or feet
-good for injuries where the feet need to remain dry or where stitches are involved
-can be applied over medications or light dressing
-Heat therapy supports the final stages of healing when the body is actively replacing cells and repairing tissue by increasing circulation and oxygenation to the cells



