ADVANCED THERAPIES

Please keep tuned as in our education section we will be posting articles pertaining to these therapies. For the time-being here is some information to help you.

PRP

PRP stands for Platelet Rich Plasma. It is basically a product obtained from your horse’s own blood that corresponds to the platelet-rich fraction of blood which is also rich in growth factors. For tissue regeneration to occur, three components are needed: Growth factors, cells capable to become the desired tissue (stem cells) and scaffold, which is usually the damaged tissue. Growth factors by themselves may accelerate the healing and promote better quality tissue. In addition they have potent anti-inflammatory properties and have been used successfully in joint and tendon/ligament therapy. This treatment is available in our hospital and it is done on an outpatient basis.

IRAP

IRAP stands for Interleukin-1 Receptor Antagonist Protein, and is a therapy aimed to block the main inflammatory mediator in joint disease. It is used at different stages of joint disease to stop the inflammation and prevent degeneration. It is obtained from your horse’s own blood in combination with a proprietary product which remains an industrial secret. This treatment is offered in our hospital and requires overnight hospitalization.

STEM CELL THERAPY

Stem cell therapy is the new rave for tissue regeneration. It is based on the existence in adult tissue of cells that can become whatever tissue they are implanted into. Although the development of stem cell therapy is still in its infancy, some clinical results are encouraging and we offer this modality for selected cases. Please call our office for further information.

PHYSIOTHERAPY

A Gameready unit is available to deal with acute inflammatory processes and post-operative inflammation if needed. This machine provides the benefits of low temperature and cyclic massage to help with the lymphatic drainage that is compromised during inflammation. In addition there are other benefits from this type of therapy. For more information please read the following article: benefits of cold and massage therapy.