EQUINE REHABILITATION
Los Laureles and your horse

Los Laureles Equine is the only rehab facility conducting bi weekly lameness exams using the state of the art Equinosis. Read More about Equinosis.

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Many insurance policies cover rehabilitation therapies - on a case by case basis -  please call or email for more information.
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LLERC Offers:

• Post-surgical care

• Soft tissue rehabilitation

• Conditioning for sales and training

• Conditioning after lay off

• Rest or "spa" time

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LLERC can help your horse become the absolute best athlete he/she can be whether rehabilitating from an injury or preparing for a performance of a lifetime.
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““I highly recommend LLERC for any or all of your rehabilitation and conditioning needs”
— Geoff Billington, British Olympic Show Jumper”

LLERC is now a member of IAVRPT, the International Association of Veterinary Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy

EQUINE LAMENESS

Helpful articles on various lamenesses in the horse

03.25.2010
Rehabilitation Options for Soft Tissue Injuries
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08.03.2010
The Lameness Locator Brings A Bit More Objectivity To Veterinary Medicine
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06.25.2009
Equine Medial Collateral Ligament Injuries. Syptoms and Treament Options for Your Horse Angie Hager, co-owner LLERC
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05.12.2009
Benefits of Hydrotherapy for Horses
Angie Hager, co-owner LLERC
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02.12.2009
Injuries and Lameness Associated with Jumping Wikipedia.com
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01.12.2009
Common Race Horse Injuries
ultimatehorsesite.com
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07.01.2005
Leg Injury and Rehabilitation - from The Horse.com (registration my be required)
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07.01.2000
Equine Physical Therapy (registration my be required)

Figure showing lower limb anatomy from Wikimedia

AquaPacer Hydrotherapy - The best way to keep an injured horse fit and happy
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The Aquapacer underwater treadmill is the most important tool in our equine rehabilitation and conditioning process. The aquapacer workout is unparalleled for therapeutic healing, conditioning and overall fitness. Sessions in the Aquapacer are customized for each horse through variable water levels, speed and distances.This tool is absolutely the most underutilized tool in the equine industry. The aquapacer unites two powerful tools to achieve accelerated conditioning: The natural properties of water and hydrokinetic exercise in a controlled environment.

The Aquapacer achieves:

• Strengthens musculature

• Balances musculature between horses four limbs

• Increases range of motion

• Decreases scar tissue development

• Reduced weight bearing of 40 - 60%

• Reduced impact on joints

• Soft tissue mobilization

• Modulation and reduction of pain

• Joint decompression

• Reduction of friction between articulating joints

• Hydrostatic pressure to assist blood flow and reduce swelling

• Strengthens musculature - especially back and neck.

• Balances musculature between front end and back end

• Great mental benefits for horses which otherwise cannot work.

• Improved performance

• Accelerated conditioning

• Promotes correct posture and balanced gait

• Minimizes performance injuries