Our
Equine 3 in 1 ICE Therapy Wraps
combine
cold
therapy
and compression
therapy
in a single product to reduce swelling and pain in the fetlock and hoof
areas.These wraps provide another way to give
your horse relief and comfort from numerous problems. Our ICE Wraps use
an innovative, reusable coolant product.
Horse owners and trainers have long
known the value of cold therapy and its value in reducing inflammation and
controlling pain. In
response to injury, tissues release a variety of chemicals and vasoactive
substances (cytokins, prostaglandins, leukotines) that produce a cascade
effect of reactions, ultimately resulting in localized swelling, heat and
pain. Applying
cold therapy to a tissue injury, limits the inflammatory response by causing
the blood vessels to constrict (vasoconstriction). This limits the blood
flow to the injured site, moderating the release of the vasoactive substances
and thus minimizes the pain and swelling in the afflicted area.
Applying
cold therapy after an acute injury helps to ease pain. Cold slows the conduction
rate of sensory receptors; therefore fewer numbers of pain messages are
received and processed by the brain. After
a tissue injury, there is an immediate chemical reaction at the cellular
level. This reaction releases prostaglandins and histamines in the injured
area. Damaged capillaries leak cellular waste (water, dissolved
electrolytes and proteins) into the surrounding tissue.The
body sends leukocytes or scavenger cells into the area to remove damaged
tissue or to kill bacteria that may be present. Once this process starts,
significant amounts of fluid build in intercellular spaces causing edema,
or swelling.
Features
of Equine ICE Wraps
* Stretchable neoprene with a cold inner layer to drive cold deep and
prevent swelling.
*Constructed with the highest quality products and crafted with superior
workmanship. Made to last.
"Rest and anti-inflammatory measures are
important in the early treatment of ringbone or with a flare-up of a
previously diagnosed ringbone. Your vet may recommend a short course
of phenylbutazone or another anti-inflammatory to get quick control,
but you should also use ice or
cold-water hosing, two or more times daily, for a minimum of 20 minutes
each time, for local cooling. " Perfect
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