A Stride Above!
Welcome to "A Stride Above Podcast," where our love for horses and dedication to their well-being brings us together! Your Host, Dr Alberto Rullan, an ISELP-certified Equine Sports Medicine Veterinarian and Owner of Performance Equine Veterinary Services and Equine Performance Innovative Center (EPIC) is here to guide you through the latest in horse care, health, and performance.
The bond between a horse and its owner is profound, built on trust, understanding, and a deep commitment to their health and happiness. It's our goal to nurture that bond through education and information, making complex veterinary knowledge accessible and actionable for you.
You can expect weekly episodes to gallop into a range of topics essential for every horse owner. From innovative treatment options that are redefining equine care, to practical advice on recognizing early signs of health issues, we're covering it all. Our focus is on prevention, early detection, and the latest advancements in treatments to ensure your horse can reach their peak performance abilities.
Together, we'll ensure that you and your horses always remain a stride above the rest!
A Stride Above!
Ep 24 - Is Back Pain the Primary Cause of Lameness or Secondary?
Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Alberto Rullan addresses a crucial issue that often goes unnoticed, but can significantly impact a horse’s well-being: back pain. As back pain is often overlooked in traditional veterinary care, Dr. Alberto Rullan emphasizes a paradigm shift in recognizing horses susceptibility to primary back pain, supported by sports medicine and emerging research.
In this episode you’ll learn about:
•How back pain can significantly affect racehorses, jumpers, and quarter horses.
•A story about a client who recently declined back and sacroiliac injections, due to historical veterinary practices that focused only on limb issues.
•Why Dr. Alberto Rullan emphasizes the importance of recognizing horses susceptibility to primary back pain with research.
•Possible treatments and solutions that can be tailored to each horse's condition.
If you’d like to learn even more or have any further questions regarding how to manage your horses back pain, visit https://www.albertorullan.com/ for more information! Don’t forget to follow, subscribe and meet back here next week for more great tips and guidance on improving and taking care of your horse’s health!
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