OS EFEITOS DA CRIOTERAPIA NA MIOSITE EQUINA

Abstract

Myositis is the name given to the inflammatory process of the muscle, whatever its nature. In sports horses, myositis is very common, when owners and trainers demand the most from these animals, especially when it comes to an animal that has great chances of becoming a champion. The conditioning of these animals together with an exercise program is becoming more and more common in the prevention of this type of illness. Nowadays equine physiotherapy is appearing more and more in the world of equestrian sports. Cryotherapy in particular has the function of preventing and helping this type of injury, it is a resource among others with easy access and very low cost and its return is increasingly promising in several types of injuries. Cryotherapy will provide the injured horse with less pain and anxiety and avoid secondary hypoxia. When it comes to the rehabilitation of an equine owners and sponsors will do their utmost to ensure that this animal returns to the tracks as soon as possible.