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Holistic Rehabilitation of Ligaments and Tendons
Many people find massage therapy mysterious, and wonder how or even if it can make a real difference. I've been able to use massage to help recover the health of injured or diseased ligaments and tendons in several equines...
by Barbara Chasteen
Editor's Note:
We often hear that expression, "No Foot, No Horse". The same can be said for the horse's legs.
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Dear Holistic Horse:
I think that it is great to have the option of using herbs to...
How can myofascial release prevent tendon and ligament injuries?
Like the human body, your horse is composed of fascia, which is a three-dimensional connective tissue web that runs from head to tail.
Indications for Cold Therapy
Cold therapy is commonly used in the treatment of inflammation and soft tissue injuries in the horse as well.
Alternative Action
"Ligaments support joints. Overstretched ligaments therefore lead to loss of stability in the joint. In the case of the suspensory ligament, stability is lost at the fetlock joint and below." -Mary Bromiley, "Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation"
Herb Blurb
- Eucommia ulmonoides
Eucommia (Eucommia ulmonoides) is known as du zhong in its native country of China. The herb is sweet and pleasant in taste and warming in nature.
Acupuncturist Heading Spiritual Retreats
"Part of the journey is always looking for different ways to help animals heal. I realized a significant part of healing is the human/animal connection"- Allen Schoen, DVM
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