Cryotherapy provides transient analgesia in an induced lameness model in horses:
This study shows cryotherapy effectively cools deep limb structures, reducing pain and inflammation in equine lameness models, with safe application up to 48 hours for muscle recovery.
Published: 2021 in Animal Models and Experimental Medicine

Efficacy of a commercial dry sleeve cryotherapy system for cooling the equine metacarpus:
Demonstrates cryotherapy with compression lowers tissue temperatures to therapeutic levels (10–19°C), minimizing inflammation and edema in equine musculoskeletal injuries for faster recovery.
Published: 2022 in Veterinary Surgery

The effect of low-level red and near-infrared photo biomodulation on pain and function in tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials:
Meta-analysis of RCTs shows red light therapy significantly reduces pain and improves function in tendon injuries, outperforming placebo for inflammation and recovery—applicable to equine/human joints.
Published: 2021 in BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation

Photo biomodulation in human muscle tissue: an advantage in sports performance?:
Review of clinical trials confirms red light therapy enhances muscle recovery post-exercise by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, boosting ATP production for performance and pain relief.
Published: 2016 in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine

Veterinary applications of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy:
Accumulating evidence supports PEMF for bone/wound healing, osteoarthritis, and reducing postoperative inflammation/pain in animals, including equines, via cellular repair mechanisms.
Published: 2018 in Research in Veterinary Science