María Resano-Zuazu, Jorge U. Carmona, César Fernández-de-las-Peñas, David Argüelles Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a well-recognised cause of muscle pain in people, but we know much less about how it presents in horses. This study investigated 120 horses to identify the most important signs of MPS in the back (thoracolumbar) region and to explore whether factors such as behaviour, management, and housing might be linked to the condition. Each horse underwent a detailed hands-on examination...

by Lucy Douglas, Christy Maddock, Ronja Parker, Russell MacKechnie-Guire and Vicki Walker Equine Department, Hartpury University, Hartpury, Gloucestershire GL19 3BE, UK https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16131938 Ground poles are widely used in horse training and rehabilitation, but there is limited scientific evidence on how the distance between poles affects the way horses move. This study investigated how different pole spacings influence limb and back movement in horses walking in-hand. Horses...

Débora Gouveia1, Ana Cardoso, Carla Carvalho, Marina Moisés, André Coelho, Maria Manuel Balça, Rui Alvites, Ana Colette Maurício, António Ferreira, and Ângela Martins DOI 10.3389/fpain.2025.1496607 Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive modality used to modulate pain via spinal gating, neurotransmitter changes, and activation of endogenous opioid pathways. This prospective, blinded, controlled clinical study evaluated the effectiveness of TENS as an adjunct to...