Open AccessAn Approach to Equine Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in United Arab Emirates
Author(s) -
Kate Alteneiji
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
hsoa journal of animal research and veterinary science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2639-3751
DOI - 10.24966/arvs-3751/100025
Subject(s) - hydrotherapy , rehabilitation , medicine , cryotherapy , physical therapy , alternative medicine , surgery , pathology
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation services in horses are mainly offered in the two main UAE veterinary hospitals (Dubai Equine Hospital and Sharjah Equine Hospital) and recently Equine Hydrotherapy Center in Sharjah, additionally, a significant number of private veterinarians and private physiotherapists offer physiotherapy and rehabilitation services, however, in some stables the use of cryotherapy is common in some physiotherapy equipment such as equine pools, shock wave, among other equipment.