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Sports Medicine & Lameness Therapies

Our veterinarians place a strong focus on lameness issues and are proud to offer a wide range of therapies to aid in our patients' healing and help restore soundness.

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Maintaining & Restoring Soundness

Lameness can indicate a variety of issues, from subsolar abscesses, inflammation, or arthritis to fractures, tendon injuries, and infection. Accurate localization and diagnosis is the key to positive outcomes. Our veterinarians will assess your horse to pinpoint the source of the lameness so we can devise an effective treatment plan.

When horses injure themselves, there is no shortage of options to help facilitate and accelerate recovery. There are a growing number of regenerative orthobiologic products and regenerative procedures, along with rehabilitation, that can dramatically improve a horse’s return to function.

We offer a variety of therapeutic treatments to help manage pain, speed healing, and reduce inflammation and scar tissue. Our primary goal is to help your horse recover fully and return to their normal activities as soon as possible while minimizing the risk of further injury.

Evaluating & Treating Lameness

At VetweRx Equine, a lameness evaluation starts with a comprehensive hands-on examination in search of pain, heat, or swelling of muscles, joints, bones, and tendons.

Our veterinarians will evaluate the movement of the horse. We will also discuss any performance issues perceived by the trainer and rider. Flexion tests may illuminate any subtle signs of pain and irregular movement.

Diagnostic blocks may then be performed to help further localize the source of pain. This information then guides recommendations for diagnostic imaging or treatment depending on the severity of lameness and client goals.

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Be a Part of the Future of Regenerative Medicine

We are involved in numerous regenerative medicine research studies for the treatment of injuries or chronic issues.  Contact us to see if your horse qualifies for any of the ongoing studies that are available.

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Lameness Therapy Offerings

To keep your horse performing at the highest level of your sport, we offer a range of lameness therapy offerings.

Chiropractic Care & Acupuncture

Chiropractic care and acupuncture for horses offer pain relief and sports injury recovery while supplementing other therapies.

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Autologous Stem Cells

Bone marrow derived stem cell therapy to aid in the regeneration of damaged soft tissues and joints.

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RenoVo

Cryopreserved tissue allograft from amnion that promotes tissue regeneration and reduces inflammation.

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Interleukin Receptor Antagonist Protein (IRAP)

Naturally occurring anti-inflammatory for reducing synovitis and promoting healing in synovial structures.

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Autologous conditioned plasma provides growth factors and anti-inflammatory mediators to heal damaged tissue.

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Pro-Stride Regenerative Therapy

Blood-based joint injection device that concentrates both IRAP and PRP in one stable-side process.

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Shockwave Therapy

High energy extracorporeal shockwave promotes circulation, reduces inflammation, and incites the body's innate regenerative abilities.

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Regenerative Laser Therapy

Non-invasive treatment that encourages tissue healing and reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation.

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Arthramid

Polyacrylamide hydrogel to reduce synovitis and promote synovial elasticity.

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Rehabilitation

Water treadmill, vibration plate, and range-of-motion exercises to promote quality soft tissue regeneration and improve joint mobility while maintaining fitness.

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Noltrex

Polyacrylamide hydrogel to provide joint lubrication and resurface damaged articular cartilage.

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New Patients Welcome

VetweRx Equine is always accepting new patients. With our mobile services, we're able to serve patients across Boulder, western Weld, southern Larimer, Douglas, western Elbert, and western Arapahoe Counties. Get in touch today to book your horse's first appointment.

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(303) 569-4828 (720) 439-7789