title: Controlled Exercise in Equine Rehabilitation.
abstract: Controlled exercise is a fundamental and critical component of any rehabilitation program for the equine athlete. The ideal controlled exercise program is designed to complement the normal tissue reparative process after injury. As a general rule, the program starts with complete rest followed by stall rest and short periods of walking. Over time, the intensity of the controlled exercise is gradually and systemically increased until complete healing has occurred. A well-designed, injury-directed, controlled exercise program enhances the healing process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Studies, University of Pennsylvania, New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348, USA. Electronic address: ejdavid@vet.upenn.edu.
authors.forename: Elizabeth J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D016138:Walking
keywords: Controlled exercise; Equine; Rehabilitation