I’m excited to announce that i can now offer Thermal imaging alongside my physiotherapy treatments. Thermal imaging allows anatomical structures to be easily discerned, and pinpoint the seat of pain, allowing diagnosis or more targeted tests to be performed – saving time and money.
Thermal Imaging effectively identifies problems in bone as well as soft-tissue, and can assist in the detection of nerve damage and dysfunction. It objectively measures the extent of any issues, and is highly effective for monitoring recovery progress.
Thermal imaging detects underlying problems by revealing heat. It also allows us to record changes and monitor changes with your animal.
Thermal imaging can help by:
- Detecting signs of Laminitis
- Locate heat in legs
- Explore reasons for changes in behavior
- Aid to saddle fitting
- Locate thorns or foreign bodies
- Muscular injuries
- Tendon and ligament damage
- Hoof / foot abnormalities
- Dental pain or inflammation
Thermal imaging is:
- Non-invasive, your animal remains comfortable
- Non-contact, allows your animal to be monitored from a distance
- Does not require sedation, no risk or additional costs
- Mobile service, eliminates travelling stress for your animal
For thermal imaging to be effective please note that:
- Your horse/ dog must be out of direct sunlight, draughts and wind
- Do not exercise or groom them for two hours prior to the session
- Remove any rugs/covers, bandages/boots for at least one hour before
- Do not pull mane and tail for up to 24 hours prior
- Animal must be dry and free of dirt
- Pick out horses feet and make sure they are clean
- Avoid creams or sprays for 24 hours
- Take into consideration that if an animal has a thick, hairy coat it may hide the heat
- Take into consideration the effect of anti-inflammatories
