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Post by TOMJS on Jan 20, 2015 8:54:01 GMT 10
Also forgot to ask Tom what is your opinion on mag boxs for instance
Porta mag
Snug box
Mag hound
Magnaprobe
Etc etc
How do you think they are used for beat result if even you believe they should be used at all
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 20, 2015 17:43:18 GMT 10
Hi TOMJS,
There a several post on this site listing the do's and don'ts of magnetic field treatment, and to know how effective any specific treatment unit is likely to be you need the exact details of it's output and frequency range.
To judge the effectiveness of each individual brand or a specific type of unit is well outside the scope of this site.
Cheers,
Tom
(Edit) To find posts on a specific subject type the subject tittle into the search field found in the tags at the top of each page. In this case type "magnetic field therapy" into the search field marked "with all the words"
Cheers
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Post by RAY on Jan 5, 2017 17:38:41 GMT 10
hi tom I have been using the magnetic field therapy on my racing greyhound everyday just for general soreness and I'm noticing he is fading in his races and can not run a strong 500 do you think that using the magnetic field therapy would contribute to this and if the answer is yes apart from stop using the magnetic field what can I do to get the dog healthy again as I have read that it can damage the dogs kidneys and cause an inbalance of the electroylites .thank you
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jan 6, 2017 4:10:36 GMT 10
Hi Ray,
There is no doubt that the daily use of a pulsed magnetic field treatment unit is going to cause major electrolyte imbalances in the long term. In some instances it also appears to adversely affect the haemoglobin levels in the blood.
My own take on magnetic field treatments is that these should be limited to treating bone and ligament damage, and should not be used systemically except for the rare occasion when a dog for one reason of another is severely "tied-up" after a race when one or two full body treatments can provide some relief for the dog. Under no circumstances ever should these be used as a full body treatment at a low pulse rate, as this is likely to cause similar body symptoms to the dog as a dose of the flu.
In regard to overcoming current difficulties possibly the best way to allow the system to return to normal is a daily dose of an electrolyte mixture specifically formulated for greyhounds such as Beta-Cel, and a couple of weeks on the lead with a free gallop every third day.
Cheers,
Tom
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Post by RAY on Jun 10, 2017 16:53:29 GMT 10
hi tom I'm wanting to purchase a couple of machines to help with injuries so I desperately need your help before I buy any . I want to buy a laser a muscle contractor and a tens machine .can you please help me with the specific brand and model to purchase in your professional opinion on each item as I do not know much about these machines as iam new to the game I know this may take some time on your behalf so iam more then happy to pay for your time and knowledge .thank you
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Post by Tom Meulman on Jun 11, 2017 7:15:05 GMT 10
Hi Ray, Mate I really wish I could help you with this, but I have been out of touch with what is actually available on the market in regard to types of therapeutic injury treatment machinery for a few years, and the technology in that area is changing all the time. When it comes to treating injuries there are no electronic devices that are miracle machines, as they are all limited to a rather narrow range of benefits no matter what the advertising may toute. Then the situation occurs where it's absolutely essential that the right machine is used for a specific type of injury, and even then there are often liniments or injections that will do just as good a job as the very expensive electronic machinery. If as you say you are new to this whole field, the very best thing you can do for your greyhounds and in the long term for yourself, is to learn the right way to massage a greyhounds muscle structure, and to do this at least once if not twice to every greyhound after each strenuous run. The benefits are so much more than you would first believe. Firstly, massage will remove those tight areas that will in the next couple of runs cause an injury which will then require an expensive electronic machine to maybe fix. Secondly the hands on work that's involved will give you a far deeper understanding of the actual muscle structure of the greyhound, and will more importantly give you a real insight into detecting injuries before they become career threatening by the simple fact that there are the same muscles on both sides of the dog, so that if one specific muscle feels "different" you have one on the other side of the dog to compare it to. Then if you do strike an injury that may be a problem to the dog's continued performance, a visit to your specialised greyhound vet is more likely to provide you with the right treatment and/or treatment advice than anyone else is likely to give you. If however you do wish to purchase electronic therapeutic treatment equipment ask a few questions in this regard of the more successful greyhound trainers in you area as to what they have found the best and why. Cheers, Tom Currently Available Therapeutic Devices |
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