Cold therapy is essential for the recovery of sport horses after training or competition. This method helps reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and accelerate healing of soft tissues. Applying cold limits blood flow to treated areas, decreasing swelling and preventing further damage.
Benefits of Cold Therapy:
1. Inflammation Reduction: Cold therapy effectively reduces inflammation caused by the stress and strain of intense physical activity. Applying cold to the horse’s legs immediately after exercise helps to minimize swelling and prevent the development of chronic inflammatory conditions.
2. Pain Relief: The analgesic effect of cold therapy provides natural pain relief. By numbing the affected areas, it helps alleviate discomfort in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This allows the horse to recover more comfortably and reduces the risk of further injury caused by overcompensation due to pain.
3. Accelerated Healing: Cold therapy promotes faster healing of soft tissue injuries. The constriction of blood vessels caused by the cold application limits blood flow to the affected area, which reduces the extent of tissue damage and speeds up the repair process. This is particularly beneficial for treating acute injuries such as strains, sprains, and contusions.
4. Muscle Recovery: Post-exercise cold therapy helps in reducing muscle fatigue and soreness. By decreasing the metabolic rate and the demand for oxygen in the treated areas, it helps in quicker muscle recovery, allowing the horse to resume training or competition with less downtime.
5. Injury Prevention: Regular use of cold therapy as a preventive measure can help in maintaining the health and integrity of the horse’s musculoskeletal system. By keeping inflammation and pain under control, it reduces the likelihood of overuse injuries and ensures that the horse remains in peak physical condition.
We have 3 products available: the eArtik cooling Boots designed for the legs, the eArtik cooling bells boots that is designed for the coronet band/pastern area perfect to cool down the hooves of your horses, and the eArtik spare gel packs.
The products are sold with their gel bags
The eArtik Cooling Boots provide advanced cold therapy with several beneficial features:
• Ergonomic Design: These boots are designed to fit perfectly on the horse’s leg, ensuring an even and effective distribution of cold. This design helps maximize the therapeutic benefits of cold application.
• Ease of Use: The 3 Velcro bands make it easy to apply and remove the boots quickly. This simplicity is particularly useful during events or at the end of a long training session when time and efficiency are crucial.
• High-Quality Materials: Constructed from durable materials, the eArtik Cooling Boots are built to last. They are also easy to clean, making maintenance straightforward and hassle-free.
• Efficient Cooling: The boots maintain an optimal and consistent temperature for a prolonged period, ensuring effective treatment of injuries and inflammations. This feature is essential for providing thorough and reliable cold therapy to the horse.
• Interchangeable Cooling Bags: the gel cooling packs are interchangeable with great ease, allowing you to have extra ones ready in the freezer for use. In this way you can use the outer boots for multiple horses without needing to buy additional ones, just extra replacements. This not only saves you money but also a lot of space.
How to Use eArtik Cooling Boots
For optimal benefits from cold therapy, follow these steps when using the eArtik Cooling Boots:
1. Preparation: After physical activity, clean the horse’s legs thoroughly to remove any dirt and debris. This step is essential for ensuring good contact and effectiveness of the cooling therapy.
2. Application: Securely fasten the eArtik Cooling Boots on the areas needing treatment. Ensure the Velcro straps are well-adjusted to keep the boots in place and provide uniform cold application.
3. Treatment Duration: Leave the boots on for 20-30 minutes. This duration is typically sufficient to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain effectively.
4. Removal and Care: After the treatment period, remove the boots and clean them if necessary. Put the gel bags again in the freezer.
Cold therapy is an important component in maintaining the health and performance of sport horses. The eArtik Cooling Boots offer a practical, efficient, and effective solution for managing inflammation and preventing injuries. With their ergonomic design, ease of use, high-quality materials, and efficient cooling capabilities, these boots ensure optimal recovery and well-being for your horse. Incorporating eArtik Cooling Boots into your horse’s post-exercise routine can significantly enhance their recovery process, ensuring sustained peak performance and long-term health.
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