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◊◊ CYTOWAVE EQUINE THERAPY TREATMENTS FOR CPL This is the first documented case of CPL being treated with Cytowave therapy. These are our recommendations based on the outcome of this case study in which Cytowave seems to have stopped the progression of the CPL and resulted in reversing the condition. To date, the subject has not relapsed and his Cytowave treatments continue. There are three (3) different Cytowave treatment programs that were used to control the progression of CPL in Keegan: 1) Inflammation 2) Tendon / Ligament 3) Bone Fracture As with any injury, the inflammation treatment program should always be used first. One of the strengths of Cytowave therapy is the ability to quickly reduce pain and inflammation. Results are more noticeable with an “edema” based disease such as CPL. Starting with the 30 minute inflammation also allows a horse to get used to wearing the treatment applicators and gives the owner a chance to observe how the horse responds to the treatments. With stage 1 CPL, the Tendon / Ligament treatments can be used after starting with the Inflammation treatment program. The Cytowave Tendon/Ligament treatment programs can have a very positive effect on reducing soreness, pain and swelling. For stage 2 & 3, it is recommended to follow the same process as you would with stage 1 CPL. Start with the inflammation treatment for 2 - 3 days, then to the Tendon/Ligament program for approximately one week. If there are continued signs of healing, you can progress to the Bone Fracture treatment program. The Bone Fracture treatment program is recommended for use when nodules and folds are present in the legs. As with all Cytowave treatment programs, your horse will tell you if the program is having a positive outcome. If you use the Tendon/Ligament program for several days and notice that the healing progress has plateaued, return to using the inflammation program. The inflammation program appears to help control CPL. The number of maintenance treatments needed depend on the condition of the CPL and how the horse responds to the treatments. It is safe to use the inflammation (30 minutes) up to three times a day. Before the start of any Cytowave treatment programs, it is recommended you consult your veterinarian. The Cytowave Representatives will also consult with your veterinarian and explain the Cytowave technology, treatments and results that we are trying to achieve. The Cytowave Corporate office staff are available to assist with any questions regarding the treatments as well.
AN INTERVIEW WITH EMILY JEWELL Emily and Mike Jewell own a small farm in southern Indiana and they breed and raise Friesian and Andalusian horses. At any given time they care for 10 or more horses, a few of which are Friesian and Andalusian mares. They stand two stallions, an Andalusian and their pride and joy Friesian stallion Keegan. Keegan is the celebrity in their area and has appeared in several magazines such as Horse Illustrated and Horse and Rider. Keegan and some of their other horses have been used in several Farnam ads. Keegan has really made a name for himself and Grace and Beauty farms with all of his accomplishments. Emily understands that when it comes to horses, there is no shortage of maladies that they can suffer from. For example, Emily noticed something was wrong with one of her Freisians when they were around 5 or 6 years old. Small nodules had appeared on the horse’s rear legs, just behind the hoofs. At first Emily thought the horse had scratches, but when the condition worsened, she researched and discovered that this was the early stage of Chronic Progressive Lymphedema (CPL), a lymphatic disorder that many draft horses, including Friesians are predisposed to. Emily began treating her Friesian horse to slow the advancement of CPL but results were not positive. In spite of her efforts, the symptoms spread from the right rear leg to the left rear leg, then progressed to the two front legs. She began to fear the inevitable - since there is no known cure, most heavy bodied horses with CPL have to be euthanized around 15 years old. By chance, Emily was approached at a horse show by John Dovenmuehle who told her about Cytowave. “When he said “inflammation reduction” I really perked up,” Emily said. At this point, she was ready to try anything to slow down the progress of this relentless, inflammation based disease. Cytowave did not have a specific CPL based set of therapy signals, but it did have a robust pain/inflammation program that had proven effective with other inflammation based conditions, including cellulitis. “At first, I didn’t know what to think. We had tried everything up to this point but really didn’t have anything to lose.” Emily stated. On April 27th, 2016, Emily began to use Cytowave treatments exclusively on her horse. After only 4 days of treatments, Emily noticed the inflammation had decreased. After the first week, the inflammation in the rear legs and the Cannon bone size had decreased as well. The nodules and the folds were softer, not as hard to the touch and the Cytowave boots were easier to wrap around his legs due to the decreased swelling. The shift in her horse’s demeanor underscored that positive physical changes were taking place. “He was more relaxed and comfortable. When I let him out in the pen, he was more active, running and bucking,” Emily said. After eight (8) days, the inflammation and Canon bone swelling continued to decrease. The folds in the rear legs were not as thick and were separating. Folds and nodules were softer and more pliable. There was still some dampness and oily feeling in the creases of the back hoof area but overall, the lesions were drier and reducing in size. And for the first time in weeks she was able to massage his legs without any discomfort.
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Page 3 and 4: Special Feature • Cytowave Cytowa
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Page 7 and 8: These images show the affected area
Page 9: Keegan continues to enjoy his treat
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