Magnetic rug after ks op?

[chestnutmarelover]

My tb had ks op 4 weeks ago, end of box rest this weekend & turnout & lunging can commence I have a magnetic rug (no magnets along spine) and wondered if ok to use before working him to help warm up muscles? The wound site is healing lovely & since no magnets would be near spine surely this would be ok?

 

[CBAnglo]

Magnets can increase the bloodflow so I would say no until the wound is fully healed. It usually says on any packaging not to use where there are open wounds etc.

 

[Luci07]

I am not really sure about magnetic rugs. I really love the concept but when I talked to my physio and vet, neither were at all keen. This is on a healthy horse albeit aged but their views did make me think twice.