Posted by TE Couch on June 03, 2004 at 08:40:57:
In Reply to: Re: Strasser Method Question?/ Navicular posted by Rick Burten on June 03, 2004 at 06:47:30:
Rick writes:
: Many of us have done the "research" such as it is. We(I) find it interesting how you and the rest of the acolytes have bought into the Strasser franchise without doing your own research. Strasser's protocol has been repeatedly debunked. Her theories are outdated, erroneous, and when put into practice cause pain, suffering and damage to the horse. Her ability to convince a willing following that hers is the only way, continually places her in the running, and often winning , the Phineas award.
(Please post this research Rick showing Dr Strasser is incorrect. Start with her most basic premise the 30 degree hairline, where is it researched and proven that this is incorrect?)
Rick wrote:
: Also, regarding your contention that appropriately (my word) raising the heels further reduces circulation, it would seem that this should be relatively easy to ascertain. Have you, any other strasserite, or F. Strasser herself, undertaken this research? If so, what were the results and where are they published? If not, why not?
(http://www.thehorse.com/news.asp?fid+4249)
"Because heel perfusion results from multiple sources and is plamer in origin, pathologic conditions of the foot seldom affect the appearance of heel vasculature. However, lateral radiographs will show compromised bloodflow to a normal heel loaded by wedge pads. Raising the heel ten degrees significantly reduces the vascular fill in the palmar vessels and compresses the frog and sole papillae."
"Medial/lateral imbalance of the foot is apparent on the DP view. Horses with a jammed ( proximally displaced ) medial coronary band often have reduced fill on the medial coronary plexus when compared to the lateral plexus. This effect is exaggerated when a foot is wedged medially or laterally."
Interpreting Venograms and Artifacts
4/03 Amy Rucker DVM
I suppose though that if you had raised the heels yourself it would not have caused damage or reduced blood flow?
TE