Injury Prevention Protocol

(For horses in regular training, competition, or at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries)

Protocol:

Begin with the Basics Course to learn proper tape handling, stretch, and technique. For injury prevention, use the Lower Leg Module and relevant Modules for support applications based on your horse’s workload and risk factors. For SI prevention, you will need to choose the Beyond the Basics Course:

• Use the Fetlock application for horses who are out of condition going into light work, trailering, or going out for a long hack or trail ride.

• Use the Lower Leg Module Level 1 (Athletic Support) application for general support and prevention for athletes learning new moves, working on unsure footing, or stepping up their workload.

• Use Lower Leg Module Level 2 for advanced support, higher athletic demands, or horses with a history of lower leg issues.

• Apply the support application prior to exercise, training, competition, or strenuous activity to assist with support, stabilization, reduce fatigue, and aid recovery.

• For horses returning to work after injury or with a history of lower leg strain, use the Advanced support applications (Level 2) as demonstrated in the Lower Leg Module.

• For horses with discipline-specific risk (e.g., jumping, reining, eventing), apply additional support applications to high-risk joints or muscle groups (e.g., Hock Support, Stifle Support, SI Support, Lumbar Support) from the relevant modules.

• For horses who like to act crazy when turned out, apply the Fetlock application and/or Lower Leg Support applications to help protect against strains and sprains during turnout.

• Use the Circulation application (Practical Solutions à la Carte) after intense work to enhance recovery, reduce heat, and promote lymphatic drainage.

• Continue the protocol throughout the training or competition cycle, reapplying as needed.

Tape Type:

• Advantage 2" (recommended for most lower leg support and prevention applications)

• Advantage 3" (for Level 1 lower leg support, or for circulation enhancement after high-demand situations)