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First you must make sure that you do not add more injury to the leg. Making sure that there is not a bad problem with the leg by asking a vet would be the preferred way. But if you know it is only stiff and not anything worse you can (If the horse will allow you) put the leg in a bucket of hot water (hot that you can put your own foot into) and let it soak to relieve stiffness. After soaking wrap with a leg wrap and let the horse stretch the leg by walking for a few minutes.
If you want rub it once or twice a day in Thermaflex.
obviously check with vet first if it's persisting. pick up leg as if to pick out feet,support leg and gently rotate the fetlock joint a few times in both directions. do this with all feet. can be done every day,helps stiff joints
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Why do legs feel stiff and hurt after sitting then loosen up after walking?
its because of your blood circulation
How long does ankle tape hold up on any athlete?
Once an athlete starts to walk around it starts loosening up. Even though they loosen up they still provide support to the ankle.
How can you loosen up your injured ankle?
The best way to loosen up an sprained or injured ankle is to do a series of exercises to regain range of motion in the joint and at the same time strengthen it, so the ankle can maintain that rediscovered mobility. The best series of exercises I've found is called the HEM program. For more info, go here: http://www.rehabanklesprain.com
What is the best way to treat ankle pain?
Elevate the foot and ankle and rotate between hot and cold pack's every 30 minute's to a hour . Stay off your feet until the pain get's less, also you could make sure and to stretch the ankle and loosen it up before doing to much.
Im trying to learn how to play the guitar but my fingers are kinda stiff is there anyway I can loosen them up a bit?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSZN5YNczco&feature=related This man shows some good stretches to get loosened up
Do the horse shoes have horse socks?
No, they have the horse shoes nailed to their hooves (it does not hurt the horses though). Hope it helps - Roxas Riku
The tarsals are the bones that make up the?
The ankle. In Latin, tarsals literally mean the ankle.
What does a horses face brush do?
The curry is used to loosen up dirt, debris and dead hair. Use it on "meaty areas". Don't use it on the "bony" aread of head and legs.
When was Loosen Up My Strings created?
Loosen Up My Strings was created in 1997.
How do you clean the egr valve on 2004 f250 6.0?
Once the EGR is remove it can be soaked in carburetor cleaner being careful not to expose the wiring to the cleaner. Use a small stiff Bristol brush to loosen the carbon build up.
Why are horses legs taped for a race?
The legs are taped because when horses are running their back legs come up and will sometimes clip the back of their front legs. So to prevent injury they tape legs. Taping (rundown bandages) the back legs prevents injury to the back of the ankle. Rundown injuries are caused as the horse tires which results in the back of the ankle and sometimes fetlock being abraded by the track surface if it is not taped.
What do you need to know about horse grooming?
You start with a curry comb-use this in circular motions to loosen up dirt and mud (dont use this on the legs). Then use a dandy or stiff brush (they're the same thing) with a flicking motion of your wrist to flick the dirt off the coat (go in the direction of the coat with this brush) You may choose to folow up with a soft brush or a rag to wipe the smallest particles off and sort of polish the coat. You can use a face brush to brush the horses face too if you want. Then pick out the horses hooves to make sure nothing is stuck in there. You might also comb the mane and tail. I get by with just a stiff brush and hoof pick. The other supplies are just for a more thorough grooming and aren't really nesesary.
