Veterinary Care
Equine Services
Performance & Sports Medicine
EquidDoc appreciates that many horses are both companions and athletes. Lameness and decreased performance may result from a wide array of injuries or abnormalities of the muscles, joints, bones, tendons or ligaments. A thorough physical exam, lameness exam (including joint flexions, diagnostic nerve blocks and joint blocks), digital x-rays and ultrasound by our experienced equine veterinarians will be performed to diagnose the cause of pain and poor performance. Using the latest in x-ray and ultrasound technologies, we can routinely consult with skilled surgeons and radiologists on complex cases.
The EquidDoc veterinary team will help you and your horse through all stages of diagnosis and recovery, including guidance on rehabilitation and returning to exercise. Together with your trainer, barn staff, and farrier, we will work as a team to have you and your horse at your best.
Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative therapies are used in the treatment of joint disease and soft tissue injuries. At EquidDoc, we are happy to offer Pro-Stride® APS (autologous protein solution) and Restigen™ PRP (platelet rich plasma) which have been used with impressive success in helping horses’ tendons, ligaments, and joints recover from injury and degenerative processes such as osteoarthritis (OA). Both Pro-Stride and PRP are harvested from your horse’s blood and processed to extract specific blood components.
The processing procedure typically takes about 20-30 minutes and is conveniently performed on-farm. These blood components are concentrated into a small volume containing many natural anti-inflammatory proteins (cytokines and growth factors) that can be injected into joints or soft tissues to help fight inflammation and repair tissue or joints.
