9 y.o TB gelding. Injury: fractured dorsal spinous processes of upper thoracic vertebra (withers). Presented with abnormal swelling around his wither, and having trouble moving his neck. Date Diagnosed: 20th August 2016 Was then confined to a yard with feed and water raised to approximately chest height as he could not lower his neck at this point in time.       Rehab sessions with E.P.R.S were commenced on 25th of August and were completed weekly for 3 months. Follow up x-rays were taken on the 14th of November, with the fractures almost completely remodelled and re-alignment of the dorsal spinous processes. Comparison images            …

18 y.o TB mare semi-retired. Injury: lesion in the Deep Digital Flexor tendon of her left fore limb. Presented with swelling on medial aspect of left fore and 4/5 lameness at the trot. The following program was followed: Week One and Two: 3 rehab sessions a week with E.P.R.S Week Three – Six: 2 rehab sessions a week with E.P.R.S Re-assessed 8 weeks post injury, no swelling present, no lameness, small palpable lump of scar tissue. 2 weeks later this lump of scar tissue was no longer palpable. Throughout the entire rehabilitation process Lady was not confined, but instead allowed to move as much as she wanted to prevent new…

3y.o Stock horse x gelding Injury: radial nerve paralysis of right forelimb Presented non-weight bearing with the difficulty extending the elbow and activating his tricep muscles. No proprioception of that forelimb. Swelling of the triceps and lower limb. Date Diagnosed: 13th November 2016 (degree of damage to the nerve not provided). Fracture was ruled out. Rehabilitation Process: Rehabilitation sessions commenced on the 19th of November (later than I would have liked for a nerve damage case), and were completed weekly for 6 weeks. The owner completed at home tasks to further promote healing. At this point the horse was walking and trotting sound with no signs of proprioception deficits or atrophy.…