Diagnostic and Therapeutic Services
ACUPUNCTUREThis is an alternative medicine therapy that has proved to be successful in pain management, lameness, poor performance , geriatric, wellness, fertility, and more. Acupuncture has been around for 3,000 years in horses and can be used independently or in conjunction with laser therapy and other pain management options.
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SHOCKWAVE THERAPY
Shockwave therapy utilizes acoustic wave energy to activate musculoskeletal cells resulting in tissue regeneration, healing, and pain reduction. Shockwave therapy has been shown to decrease rehabilitation time, promote healthy tissue remodeling, and increase blood flow. It is especially useful in the rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries by promoting appropriate collagen fiber alignment, discouraging scar tissue/fibrosis, and ultimately reducing risk of reinjury. Shockwave therapy can be used in soft tissue (tendon and ligament) rehabilitation, kissing spine, wound management, navicular syndrome, neck/back/SI pain, musculoskeletal discomfort, and more. Additionally, shockwave treatment is drug free and provides rapid onset of pain relief. Napa Valley Equine is excited to offer this modality for haul-in appointments or farm calls! Please contact our office for more information. |
Pro-stride therapy |
Pro-Stide involves collecting and processing a blood sample from your horse to concentrate and amplify their natural anti-inflammatory cells. The processed sample is then reinjected intralesionally or intraarticularly to directly target areas of imflammation and tissue damage. Pro-Stride has been shown to reduce clinical signs of lameness, promote healing and slow the progression of arthritis. Since Pro-Stride is steroid free it is a safer option for metabolic horses, serial treatments, soft tissue lesions, and competition horses (drug withdrawal) . Pro-Stride is available for farm calls or haul-in clinic appointments.
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INTRA-ARTICULAR INJECTIONSMany horses have degeneration within their joints causing stiffness and reduced performance. We provide intra-articular injections using a combination of hyaluronic acid, steroid and antibiotics as well as regenerative medicine therapies such as IRAP.
A brief lameness examination is performed prior to any injection, to exclude any other possibility of unsoundness as well as to monitor response to therapy. |
REPRODUCTIVE SERVICESBreeding your mare, delivery of your foal, and basic newborn care can not only be very exciting but also overwhelming at times. Our reproductive services include getting your mare ready for breeding by checking her overall uterine health and stage of her cycle. We offer fresh semen artificial insemination and will provide you with information for post breeding nutrition and overall care for your mare. We offer new foal exams and will help guide you in the right direction to raise a happy healthy foal.
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