NC State Equine Trio Receives Rehabilitation Certification

The two veterinarians and one clinical technician are developing sports medicine and rehab services at NC State.
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Recovering from an injury is a serious concern for an athlete whose livelihood requires a strong, agile body ready for the stresses of intense competition. The sports medicine specialty was created to support these athletes and, as an added benefit, the discipline aids anyone suffering with a musculoskeletal injury.

The technology and techniques developed for human athletes is being increasingly adapted to assist equine athletes. Like humans, horses can push their bodies and the injuries that could limit performance and even end careers.

“Medical technology definitely is helping drive equine treatment,” says Rich Redding, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, a clinical professor of equine surgery at North Carolina State University’s (NC State) College of Veterinary Medicine. “Clients are aware of advances in injury treatment and want these techniques for their horses.

“These animals are top-level athletes and considerable financial investments,” Redding continues. “Owners are looking to have their horses back in competition faster and to be stronger and healthier. We cannot stop at a surgical procedure and simply tell the client to take the horse home and try walking to aid recovery

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