Equine Therapy Science

Scientific comparison of PEMF, radial shockwave, and TECAR therapy for horses, showing magnetic, mechanical, and radiofrequency energy delivery.
PEMF vs. Shockwave vs. TECAR for Horses: What Is the Difference?
PEMF, shockwave, and TECAR are not three versions of the same therapy. Learn how magnetic, mechanical, and radiofrequency energy differ, and where each modality fits in equine care. Read more...
Eiren VanHorn discussing how engineering principles apply to evaluating equine therapy equipment.
“You Aren’t a Vet.” So What Makes Me Qualified to Talk About Equine Therapy Equipment?
A simple explanation of why a nuclear criticality engineer can be highly effective at analyzing equine therapy products/devices — and why understanding the machine is a different question from diagnosing... Read more...
Scientific comparison of static magnetic horse blankets and active PEMF therapy equipment.
Therapy Horse Blankets with Fridge magnets on them?: Static Magnets, Bad Citations & Equine Marketing
A nuclear engineer’s breakdown of why static magnetic blankets and wraps are not PEMF, what controlled equine studies actually found, and how scientific citations get misused in equine therapy marketing. Read more...