You wouldn't go back to sports after an injury without seeing a physical therapist first, so why should your horse?
This article from TheHorse.com features Dr. Steve Adair, a veterinarian and CERP (certified equine rehabilitation practitioner) at the UT Knoxville Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Center. Dr. Adair lays out the various tools therapists have at their disposal to aid in the recovery of our equine companions from a wide variety of conditions.