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OVERWORKED, STRAINED TENDONS AND SPRAINS

Background: Many such injuries have predisposing factors that are the true cause of damage. Poor conformation puts excess stress on certain body parts. Often the injury results from a fall, improper maneuver or effort that leads to damage.
Symptoms: Pain, lameness, swelling.
Diagnostics: Palpation, ultrasound.
Special Notes: When the tendons and ligaments become weakened from such causes as poor nutrition, mineral or vitamin deficiencies, lack of exercise and conditioning, they are more likely to be damaged or torn.
Principles for Supplementation: Nutrients that have affinity for tendons and ligaments.

EQUINE PRODUCTS—OVERWORKED, STRAINED TENDONS AND SPRAINS

Formulas: Dosage: Mechanism/Purpose:

Tendon/ Ligament Formula3

2 scoops bid

Liver Yin and Blood deficiency, supports and nourishes the tendons.

Hilton Releaf2

10-15 mL sid

Provides anti-inflammatory herbs.

Inflammation Salve5

Topical application

Relieves pain, circulates qi, cools heat.

Iron Tendon5

Topical application

Strengthens, improves qi and blood flow to tendons after injury heals.

Limber Up14

4 tsp bid

Useful after initial heat and inflammation has cooled, when injury causes stiffness and horse is slow to warm up.

M.F. Bromelain12

4 capsules, bid

Anti-inflammatory.

Soreness Salve5

Topical application

Second stage of healing; improves circulation, relieves pain.

Arnica 30C or 200C10

6-8 pellets, ?-˝tsp granules

Homeopathic for bruising, inflammation, pain, swelling.

Ruta Graveolens 30C or 200C10

6-8 pellets ?-˝tsp granules

Homeopathic for bruising, inflammation, and injury to tendons and ligaments. Give daily for a few days, then a few times a week to enhance healing.

Traumogen12

8-12 capsules, sid

Nutrients to support collagen and connective tissue healing.

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