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Evidence Based Medicine
The purpose of this blog is to provide more details about what we do, as well as some scientific-based reading. I have done my best to ensure that all the information provided has been published in recognised scientific journals or books, however, I also acknowledge that scientific findings are always evolving. Therefore, feel free to contact me by e-mail if you want to be linked to the scientific evidence, or if you know of published, unbiased information which disputes what is in the blogs.
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edwardbusuttil
Apr 2, 20231 min read
Class 4 Laser - Pain relief and improved wound healing
What does LASER stand for and what does it do? Laser is an acronym for ‘Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation’....
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edwardbusuttil
Mar 28, 20233 min read
Vitamin E - A winter warmer or year round supplement?
Vitamin E is produced by living plants exposed to the sun (1). It is a powerful antioxidant with key functions in immune health,...
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edwardbusuttil
Jan 3, 20236 min read
The back feet - negative plantar angles.
Everybody knows the phrase ‘no hoof, no horse’. We normally associate it with the front feet. Rightly so. The majority of forelimb...
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edwardbusuttil
Aug 18, 20224 min read
Club foot
What is a club foot? To understand what a club foot is, requires an explanation of two concepts: dorsal hoof wall angle and hoof pastern...
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edwardbusuttil
Jun 20, 20226 min read
The TMJ - an often ignored joint with jaw-dropping implications
A joint is a connection between two or more bones, allowing for motion in a specific direction. Joints are stabilized by muscles and...
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edwardbusuttil
Jun 8, 20223 min read
A picture says 1000 words
OK, I know that I am slightly obsessed with hooves, but the shape of a hoof can explain so much about what is causing issues in your...
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edwardbusuttil
May 19, 20222 min read
Recommended products
Although I do recommend some products (and subsequently earn a little bit of commission off the top of anyone purchasing these products...
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edwardbusuttil
May 18, 20226 min read
Wonky Feet
How closely do you look at your horse’s feet? Seriously, when was the last time you squatted down to check how symmetrical your horse’s...
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edwardbusuttil
Apr 26, 20224 min read
Myofascial release
Muscles are responsible for generating motion. They generally span 1 or more joints and have at least one antagonistic muscle, meaning a...
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edwardbusuttil
Apr 12, 20228 min read
Headshaking - a symptom of discomfort
Headshaking is one of the most frustrating equine symptoms, and one of the main reasons why I started to perform acupuncture. Most of the...
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edwardbusuttil
Mar 30, 202210 min read
Joint Medication: Part 5 - Joint Supplements
On a weekly basis, I am asked which joint supplement I recommend. I have found this extremely difficult - throughout my university and...
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edwardbusuttil
Mar 27, 20226 min read
Joint Medication: Part 4 - Systemic joint therapy
So far we have looked into what makes up a joint, joint communication and medication which is injected directly into the joint. Many...
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edwardbusuttil
Mar 15, 202216 min read
Joint Medication: Part 3 - Commonly used joint medications
OK - Just putting this out there at the beginning of this post, this is a long read. I wanted to provide an all encompassing guide to the...
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edwardbusuttil
Mar 7, 20228 min read
Joint Medication: Part 2 - Commonly injected joints and is a joint block 'just' a joint block?
During this 4 part blog series, I am going to delve into joints, joint injections and other medications which can help with joint health....
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edwardbusuttil
Mar 1, 20224 min read
Joint medication: Part 1 - What is a joint? Main causes of arthritis? How do we feel joint pain?
During this 4 part blog series, I am going to delve into joints, joint injections and other medications which can help with joint health....
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edwardbusuttil
Feb 14, 20226 min read
Proprioception - How do our horses know how to put one foot in front of the other?
Proprioception refers to the innate ability of understanding where and how to position our bodies in relation to space and the objects...
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edwardbusuttil
Jan 12, 20228 min read
The static assessment part 3 - splints, hocks, pelvis, back and tack
In the final instalment of this blog series, I delve into the splint bones, hocks, tail, pelvis, back and tack. Splints The splint bones...
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edwardbusuttil
Jan 5, 20226 min read
The static assessment - Part 2 - Feet
In this part, we will look into the shape of feet, foot asymmetry, the effect of imbalance and importance of proper trimming in both the...
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edwardbusuttil
Dec 28, 20215 min read
The static assessment - Part 1 - Posture and conformation
The aim of this three-part, weekly blog series is to show how a static exam can be a key tool in determining future athletic problems....
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edwardbusuttil
Nov 15, 20202 min read
Acupuncture - What's the point?
Acupuncture is a branch of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Unlike Western medicine, which is based on diagnosis of a...
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