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IGNITE content is presented in several formats to best suit the needs and interests of its members.
IGNITE RehabRound together with SLEIP on Osteoarthritis.
Equine osteoarthritis is a progressive, long-term condition that rarely follows a linear path. In this collaborative webinar, we take a practical, case-based approach to understanding how equine OA develops, how it responds to intervention and rehabilitation strategies, and how ongoing monitoring can support better clinical decision-making and guide adjustments throughout the course of the disease.
Through real clinical cases presented, we will explore early and subtle signs of OA, discuss treatment and rehabilitation strategies alongside training adaptations, and examine how different management approaches influence outcomes over time.
The session will focus on key clinical decision points:
When to treat
When and how to modify workload
How to plan and adapt rehabilitation strategies
Why monitor
How to evaluate whether an intervention has truly been effective
Each case will:
Focus on a specific joint
Be fully documented using Sleip
The moderator Dr. Jamie Textor may pose additional questions related to:
Joint-specific challenges
Geographical and scientific perspectives
Differences in clinical approach, management, and rehabilitation strategies
Case Discussion Framework
Each case will address the following questions: (Can be sent out the the speaker in advance to use in preparation)
What was the key diagnostic challenge in this case?
Which diagnostic modalities did you rely on most and why?
What treatment did you choose and why?
What were the primary rehabilitation and training considerations for long-term management in this case?
Did you recommend any farriery or shoeing adaptations?
How is the horse doing today?
What management strategies would you prioritize to keep this horse sound and performing at a high level?
WOW, WHAT A SUMMIT WE HAD IN CHINA! THANK YOU TO OUR CHINESE PARTNERS: MA TAI, NANJING AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY AND BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM
It was great sharing our knowledge and expertise with our Chinese colleagues and working hard on our Global Network.
Amazing how the horse unites us!
Thank you to our speakers in Wellington and thank you Eye Candy for hosting our IGNITE 3rd Annual Sports Science for the Olympic Disciplines Seminar. We hope to meet again in the near future.
IGNITE REHABILITATION INITIATIVE
Watch an impression of the August RehabRounds video with Veronique Swagemakers, DVM and Grand Prix Dressage Rider and owner of Equine Functional Motion Center.
The topic is the use of Whole Body Electric Muscle Stimulation using the Equery suit.
For the complete video and access to our video library have a look at our membership options.
Mission Statement:
To promote and deliver comprehensive, equine rehabilitation strategies through an integrated interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes evidence-based practice with a focus on validating clinically-effective techniques for musculoskeletal dysfunction.
Our IGNITE Equine Rehabilitation Initiative is led by Melissa King DVM PhD DACVSMR, Associate Professor in Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Colorado State University and Emily Rose PT DPT CERP, Reaching Strides Equine Rehabilitation, WI has been working on the above mission statement for this initiative.
Also involved in this initiative are Kirk Peck, Hayley Sulivan, Ryland Edwards, Mark Revenaugh, Joop Loomans, Beate Egner, Joao Paulo Marques and Teresa Federsel.
This has led to the following activities for 2025:
Bi monthly RehabRounds where we discuss a case from the perspectives of different disciplines guided by experts on Zoom, starting April 24th. This creates a network of different professionals working on equine athletes.
Development of Treatment and Rehabilitation Guidelines, starting with the SI joint, like what is available in human medicine. This is based on literature and what is really happening in practice.
Add a clear rehabilitation part to our Equine Clinicians Registry that starts in May with suspensory ligament injuries and treatments. The ECR will collect and analyze data on real cases happening in practice.
Provide input for the November 2025 Orthobiologics Summit Online on Translational Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Take IGNITE For a Test Ride
Free Video:
Respiratory Challenges in Sport Horse
Meet Dr. Emmanuelle van Erck-Westergren one of the IGNITE board members
This is the presentation of Emmanuelle at our Sport Horse meeting in Ocala in January 2025.
