Supported Modalities
Embracing the New & Changing Environment of Equine Therapeutics
as New Modalities are Developed
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Application of manual pressure to acupoints along meridian lines as described in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
Any hands-on technique intended to normalize soft tissue tone, elasticity, and / or range of motion
The use of distilled oils either for topical or olfactory application
Any electrical stimulation device, of any strength, with or without biofeedback
The application of kinesiotape to the skin that facilitates proprioceptive input and assists lymphatic drainage of tissue. OR Applying kinesiotape to the body to increase circulation, decompress tissue, provide support, improve lymphatic drainage, or any other purpose.
Any technology that uses light waves (visible or not) to stimulate a physiological response
Patches that use specifically designed 3D printed crystalline structures to reflect the body's own infrared radiation back into the tissue in order to promote local and systemic effects. Can be used on acupuncture points to initiate a response similar to acupuncture or acupressure.
Any device generating a pulsing electromagnetic field, of any intensity, whether it only uses PEMF or incorporates other modalities as well.
The application of heat or cold via any means, from simple hot compresses or ice, to high-tech methodologies