Soft tissue injuries are some of the most common and frustrating challenges in equestrian sports. Tendons and ligaments are crucial to a horse's movement and performance, and an injury to these tissues can result in lameness and prolonged time off. Knowing and understanding the types of soft tissue injuries and how to manage them is the key to ensuring long-term health and performance.
Tendonitis
Tendons are the fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones, playing a crucial role in a horse's ability to move and bear weight. Tendonitis refers to the inflammation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or excessive strain. This inflammation is caused by the separation and disruption of the tendon fibers, leading to heat and lameness.Â
Why Tendonitis Occurs:
Overuse and Repetitive Motion:Â Horses that are worked hard or perform repetitive motions are more likely to suffer from tendonitis. Jumping, tight turns, and sudden stops can put excessive stress on the tendons, and over time, lead to microtears.
Poor Footing or Missteps: Poor, deep footing can cause abnormal strain or injury, especially if a horse lands incorrectly after a jump or pivots suddenly.
Tight or Improperly Fitted Bandages: Often referred to as "bandage bows," this type of tendonitis occurs when a polo wrap or bandage is wrapped improperly or too tight.
Ligament Desmitis
Ligaments connect bones to other bones and stabilize joints. Ligament injuries can occur from overuse, trauma, or poor movement patterns. The Suspensory Ligament and Inferior Check Ligament are the most common structures to be injured in equine athletes.
Suspensory Ligament Injuries:Â The suspensory ligament stabilizes the fetlock joint and absords shock. These injuries are common in horses that engage in high-impact activities, such as jumping, where overextension or deep footing on landing can strain the ligament
Inferior Check Ligament Injuries:Â The inferior check ligament supports the deep digital flexor tendon and prevents overextension of the tendon. It is susceptible to strain, particularly when repetitive twisting and turning put stress on the ligament.
Support Recovery and Performance with Tendonall
Soft tissue injuries are an unfortunate but common part of equine sports. Proper care and management can reduce the risk of catastrophic injury, and improve recovery times. Tendonall Equine is scientifically formulated to support soft tissue healing, by reducing inflammation, promoting collagen production, and strengthening tendons and ligaments post-injury. Adding Tendonall Equine to your program can accelerate healing and improve long-term soundness.
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Understanding Equine Soft Tissue Injuries and How to Manage Them
Soft tissue injuries are some of the most common and frustrating challenges in equestrian sports. Tendons and ligaments are crucial to a horse's movement and performance, and an injury to these tissues can result in lameness and prolonged time off. Knowing and understanding the types of soft tissue injuries and how to manage them is the key to ensuring long-term health and performance.
Tendonitis
Tendons are the fibrous tissues that connect muscles to bones, playing a crucial role in a horse's ability to move and bear weight. Tendonitis refers to the inflammation of a tendon, often caused by overuse or excessive strain. This inflammation is caused by the separation and disruption of the tendon fibers, leading to heat and lameness.Â
Why Tendonitis Occurs:
Overuse and Repetitive Motion:Â Horses that are worked hard or perform repetitive motions are more likely to suffer from tendonitis. Jumping, tight turns, and sudden stops can put excessive stress on the tendons, and over time, lead to microtears.
Poor Footing or Missteps: Poor, deep footing can cause abnormal strain or injury, especially if a horse lands incorrectly after a jump or pivots suddenly.
Tight or Improperly Fitted Bandages: Often referred to as "bandage bows," this type of tendonitis occurs when a polo wrap or bandage is wrapped improperly or too tight.
Ligament Desmitis
Ligaments connect bones to other bones and stabilize joints. Ligament injuries can occur from overuse, trauma, or poor movement patterns. The Suspensory Ligament and Inferior Check Ligament are the most common structures to be injured in equine athletes.
Suspensory Ligament Injuries:Â The suspensory ligament stabilizes the fetlock joint and absords shock. These injuries are common in horses that engage in high-impact activities, such as jumping, where overextension or deep footing on landing can strain the ligament
Inferior Check Ligament Injuries:Â The inferior check ligament supports the deep digital flexor tendon and prevents overextension of the tendon. It is susceptible to strain, particularly when repetitive twisting and turning put stress on the ligament.
Support Recovery and Performance with Tendonall
Soft tissue injuries are an unfortunate but common part of equine sports. Proper care and management can reduce the risk of catastrophic injury, and improve recovery times. Tendonall Equine is scientifically formulated to support soft tissue healing, by reducing inflammation, promoting collagen production, and strengthening tendons and ligaments post-injury. Adding Tendonall Equine to your program can accelerate healing and improve long-term soundness.
Give your horse the powerful advantage of Tendonall. Order Now.
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