05/11/2026
𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐲 | 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐛. ❄️
When a horse injures a limb, our attention naturally goes straight to the injury site.
But what about the leg that’s picking up the extra work?
This horse presented with a suspected shoulder injury, but during assessment, we also identified signs of heat and stress in the supporting limb.
When one limb is compromised, the opposite limb can take on additional weight-bearing and mechanical stress. This can place extra demand on tendons, ligaments, joints and surrounding soft tissue.
That’s why we treated both.
Cryotherapy works by rapidly cooling targeted areas, helping manage local heat and inflammation. By treating both areas, we’re considering not only the suspected injury but also the additional load being placed on the supporting limb.
It’s not just about treating where the problem starts. It’s about understanding what that problem means for the rest of the horse. 💜
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