title: Principles and Application of Hydrotherapy for Equine Athletes.
abstract: Hydrotherapy has become a key element within equine rehabilitation protocols and is used to address range of motion, proprioception, strength, neuromotor control, pain, and inflammation. Various forms of hydrotherapy can be tailored to the individual's injury and the expected return to athletic performance. This article describes the mechanisms of action of hydrotherapies and potential use in the clinical management of equine musculoskeletal injuries.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 west drake street, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA. Electronic address: Melissa.king@colostate.edu.
authors.forename: Melissa R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: King
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000662:veterinary*; D059408:Pain Management / Q000662:veterinary*
keywords: Buoyancy; Hydrostatic pressure; Hydrotherapy; Osmolality; Underwater treadmill exercise; Viscosity