Swollen Knee - Zamar?

[Rizz1a]

Hi. My horse has just had a really bad kick on the knee and is incredibly lame, thought scans have shown tissue damage only. Someone has recommended a Zamar machine? Does anyone know about these, where I can find information on them and also has anyone ever used one successfully?

 

[littleH]

i think this may be an ultra sound for treatment rather than to see the join t. It omits frequency waves to increase healing properties of the injury.....dont quote me on it

http://www.zamar-uk.com/quotes.htm

 

[Rambo]

Try PM'ing KarenX....they have one of the Zamar machines on their yard

 

[Rizz1a]

ok I will do. Have you heard whether it works or not?

 

[Rambo]

PM her....i know nothing other than that they have one

 

[FRESHMAN]

A Zamar is a hot/cold treatment machine. You put the leg wraps or hock/knee boots on the horse which have soft rubber pipes in the inside of the boots. These tubes attach to a feed line at the horses back, which continues to the machine. Set the machine to temperature usually 3 degrees (unless instructed colder by a vet) A cold gel then pulsates through the wraps for periods of up to 30 mins. You can treat all 4 legs at the same time. It is a fantastic machine & can help keep a horse on the road especially when competing outdoors on firm ground. I use one to help prevent problems but it has made an amazing difference in treatments to many leg problems including tendon & check ligament injury. Although time is definately the best healer this machine does help.

 

[Rizz1a]

Thanks Freshman. I've looked on the website now as well so will give them a call today and have a chat with them. I hadn't heard of it before. Showing my age - only cold treatment I've ever known is hosing!