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Introduction
Cold therapy in the form of ice has been used extensively in the athletic training environment for the treatment of sports injuries for many years.
Many interested persons have attempted to develop water baths suitable for use with horses. Although the concept was simple the practice of spa bathing horses has not been strongly supported. The introduction of effective chemical anti inflammatory and pain control agents diminished the need. The introduction of regulations for drug free horse sports and mandatory drug testing has, together with the interest in "natural" therapies, reawakened the role of hydrotherapy –

Indications for Cold Therapy.
Cold therapy can be used in the various phases of pathological process in the acute inflammatory phase and soft tissue injury (up to 48 hours after trauma) cold plays an important role in the control of the inflammatory response. Cold therapy can be used during the repair phase and after soft tissue injuries as well (between 48 hours and 6 weeks).

Anti – Inflammatory effects
It is believed that cold reduces the inflammatory response after soft tissue injuries by reducing pain and post-injury edema. It is also believed that cold reduces inflammation by inhibiting histamine, neutrophil, collagenase activity and synovial leukocytes.

Reduced Muscle spasm
Cold decreases activity of the muscle spindle which in turn decreases muscle spasticity. Cold also makes muscle tissue stiffer and results in changes in viscosity and plasticity of the various tissues. There seems to be a direct relationship between the cooling temperature and muscle performance.

Local Vasoconstriction
Cold therapy may also slow hematoma formation due to decreased blood flow. Blood vessel constriction is a reflex mechanism aimed at minimizing the loss of heat by the body and is mediated by both the autonomic nervous system and local hormonal control.

Water
The depth of water increases the physical pressure exerted on tissues and the deeper the immersion the greater the pressure especially at colder temperatures. Aeration of water creating turbulence has a twofold action by giving massage but also dissolve oxygen content of the water is dramatically increased below 4 degrees, when water is aerated. The higher oxygen level is believed to improve wound healing and allows horses to relax..