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TRAUMA
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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