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After an acute injury, therapy should begin as soon as the horse is no longer in pain to prevent ossification (hardening) of the muscle. If your horse has local heat and inflammation, your veterinarian may prescribe an anti-inflammatory during the early stages.
Treatment plans may include hydrotherapy (cold hosing the area), stretching, alternative therapies including deep ultrasound, and heat or electric stimulation. Underwater treadmill exercises can also be beneficial once the muscle has started to heal. The aim of post-tear therapy is to regain as much normal elasticity and strength of muscle as possible, and prevent the development of excess scar tissue or fibrosis.
If a fibrotic band does occur in the muscle, there are effective surgical treatments for fibrotic myopathy. Cutting of the scar itself, or the tendon below it may be helpful to restore normal length and elasticity of the hamstring and a more normal gait. The surgery is often performed in the standing horse. Rest is advised during the early period after injury to the muscle, as the initial injury is painful. In mild cases, physical therapy and massage may be helpful, especially soon after injury
Warming up horses prior to exercise. Daily exercise or turnout. Limit intramuscular injections (and volume of substance to < 10ml) into the thigh muscles of athletic horses
Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
Anaplasma rhabdomyolysis is a muscle disease in horses caused by Anaplasma bacteria, leading to muscle damage, stiffness, and weakness, often requiring veterinary intervention.
Atypical Myopathy This disease is life-threatening and should be treated by a veterinarian swiftly. Atypical myopathy (“Sycamore poisoning”) is a
Fibrotic Myopathy Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease Fibrotic myopathy is a mechanical lameness of the hind limb
