Archive for the '2-Pearls from TCVM Practice' Category

Jun 25 2008

Equine Immune-Mediated Myofascial Syndrome and its Relation to Wei Qi Syndromes

Published by ajtcvmo under 2-Pearls from TCVM Practice

Allen M. Schoen MS, DVM, PhD (hon.)
 
ABSTRACT
A pattern of acupuncture point sensitivity has been observed on diagnostic acupuncture point palpation examination (DAPPE) in cases of equine infectious diseases such as equine borreliosis (Lyme disease), equine protozoal myelitis, and equine herpes virus. Extreme reactivity of all association (Back shu) points, alarm (Front mu) points, acupoints in [...]

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Jun 25 2008

Treatment of Tendonitis in Equines

Published by ajtcvmo under 2-Pearls from TCVM Practice

Carla W Pasteur, DVM
 
Tendon and ligament injury has a large economic impact on the equine industry. It is of concern to all performance horses regardless of discipline. Tendonitis or interosseous muscle desmopathy is a common injury in disciplines as varied as flat racing, cutting, dressage, barrel racing, jumping and endurance. The incidence of tendonitis in [...]

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