The FlexorAide+
It's There When You Need It.
BUY IT ONCE
USE IT A LIFETIME
GUARANTEED
The FlexorAide+(TM/Patent Pending) promotes immediate support throughout the stages of the regenerative healing cycle with the ongoing supervision of your veterinarian, regarding the appropriate manipulation of the limb and proper setting of the splint during the first 3 to 4 months of regeneration and fibre organization, a crucial point in the rehabilitation and promotion of normal flexion/load bearing.
Few health problems have the potential to affect the horse regardless of age, breed, gender, housing, management, or intended use the way lameness can. All types of horses are susceptible to lameness, and sooner or later, most horses are affected by it.” (Jeffcott 1982, Linder 1993), Equine 98 Census Report.
Every year hundreds of thousands of the equine population from recreational to various disciplines will become lame due to injuries, aging, etc. Flexor tendons are the most common, with four limbs susceptible to this specific injury, and an 82% chance of reoccurrence.
“The reason for the FlexorAide+, like most inventions, is necessity. Its purpose is to help with an injury that is practically inevitable and provide a safe, practical and effective way to immediately immobilize the injured limb to prevent further damage while awaiting professional help.”
– Richard Lowe, Inventor
The FlexorAide+ is the only equine focused product of its design and multipurpose function. It is also the only equine focused product to be made available for direct purchase. This purpose is to provide immediate, safe immobilization to prevent further injury during the interim of professional assistance.
Simple By Design
The FlexorAide+ is simple by design, with a user friendly, single person, 3 step application to front or hind limbs for nonsurgical post-surgical progressive rehabilitation cases such as hyper extension or rupture of superficial digital deep digital flexor tendons, suspensory ligaments, condylar fractures, laminitis, proximal suspensory desmitis, minor cannon/splint bone fractures (below knee/hock), abrasions, lacerations, etc.
Radiolucent
The FlexorAide+ is 100% RADIOLUCENT, enabling 360-degree radiographs and assessment of the injury during stages of healing, without removal of the splint, providing a safe, practical and easy way to progressively adjust the limb and eliminate the possibility of stress, discomfort, pain, or re-injury.
Eco-friendly / indestructible
The FlexorAide+ is made entirely of eco-friendly polycarbonate, one of the strongest materials on the planet, capable of withstanding 9000+ PSI (950 to 1200 1b horse, hoof to surface is approx 8000 lbs. of pressure per hoof at full gallop), it’s padded with carbon black, closed cell, polyethylene foam (radiolucent, optimal for x-rays). It’s durable yet provides comfort and the prevention of abrasions. The foam is affixed with 3M 9472LE industrial strength adhesive, formulated to continue adhesion against various weather conditions and aggressive solvents, allowing a continuous wash and use cycle.
Structural Integrity Assessment
Pounds of Pressure to Surface (PSI per Hoof)
Standing
432
psi
The stress test simulation indicates The FlexorAide+ is intact and safe if the horse is at stand position.
Walking
768
psi
The stress test simulation indicates The FlexorAide+ is intact and safe if the horse is at walk.
Full Gallop
8,000
psi
The stress test simulation indicates The FlexorAide+ showing signs of some damage if the horse is at full gallop.
*Please note, this action is not the intended use of The FlexorAide+.
A Cost-Effective Alternative
The FlexorAide+ provides an alternative to other devices and procedures regarding flexor tendon injuries, such as, expensive rental fees for precision instruments in need of regular servicing and main component assessment and replacement on regular intervals.
A Contemporary Alternative to Corrective Shoeing
Therapeutic shoeing, a work intensive/expensive process where various thickness of wedges are attached to the bottom of the hoof and periodically changed approximately every 4 to 5 weeks (by the farrier) who also keeps the hoof trimmed and balanced. The FlexorAide+ does not involve the hoof to achieve progressive healing, therefore eliminating this arduous process.
Universal Fit
The FlexorAide+ is constructed to provide multiple adjustments to conform to any shape or size anatomically required.
The FlexorAide+TM / Pat Pending
It's There When You Need It.
BUY IT ONCE
USE IT A LIFETIME
GUARANTEED
The FlexorAide+ promotes immediate and continued support throughout the stages of the regenerative healing cycle with the ongoing supervision of your veterinarian, regarding the appropriate manipulation of the limb and proper setting of the splint during the first 3 to 4 months of regeneration and fibre organization, a crucial point in the rehabilitation and promotion of normal flexion/load bearing.
“Few health problems have the potential to affect the horse regardless of age, breed, gender, housing, management, or intended use the way lameness can. All types of horses are susceptible to lameness, and sooner or later, most horses are affected by it.” (Jeffcott 1982, Linder 1993), Equine 98 Census Report.
Every year hundreds of thousands of the equine population from recreational to various disciplines will become lame due to injuries, aging, etc. Flexor tendons are the most common, with four limbs susceptible to this specific injury, and an 82% chance of reoccurrence.
“The reason for the FlexorAide+, like most inventions, is necessity. Its purpose is to help with an injury that is practically inevitable and provide a safe, practical and effective way to immediately immobilize the injured limb to prevent further damage while awaiting professional help.”
– Richard Lowe, Inventor
The FlexorAide+TM / Pat Pending
The FlexorAide+ is the only equine focused product of its design and multipurpose function. It is also the only equine focused product to be made available for direct purchase. This purpose is to provide immediate, safe immobilization to prevent further injury during the interim of professional assistance.
Simple by design
The FlexorAide+ is simple by design, with a user friendly, single person, 3 step application to front or hind limbs for nonsurgical post-surgical progressive rehabilitation cases such as hyper extension or rupture of superficial digital deep digital flexor tendons, suspensory ligaments, condylar fractures, laminitis, proximal suspensory desmitis, minor cannon/splint bone fractures (below knee/hock), abrasions, lacerations, etc.
RADIOLUCENT
The FlexorAide+ is 100% RADIOLUCENT, enabling 360-degree radiographs and assessment of the injury during stages of healing, without removal of the splint, providing a safe, practical and easy way to progressively adjust the limb and eliminate the possibility of stress, discomfort, pain, or re-injury.
Eco-friendly / indestructible
The FlexorAide+ is made entirely of eco-friendly polycarbonate, one of the strongest materials on the planet, capable of withstanding 9000+ PSI (950 to 1200 1b horse, hoof to surface is approx 8000 lbs. of pressure per hoof at full gallop), it’s padded with carbon black, closed cell, polyethylene foam (radiolucent, optimal for x-rays). It’s durable yet provides comfort and the prevention of abrasions. The foam is affixed with 3M 9472LE industrial strength adhesive, formulated to continue adhesion against various weather conditions and aggressive solvents, allowing a continuous wash and use cycle.
Structural Integrity Assessment
Pounds of Pressure to Surface (PSI per Hoof)
Standing
432
psi
The stress test simulation indicates The FlexorAide+ is intact and safe if the horse is at stand position.
Walking
768
psi
The stress test simulation indicates The FlexorAide+ is intact and safe if the horse is at walk.
Full Gallop
8,000
psi
The stress test simulation indicates The FlexorAide+ showing signs of some damage if the horse is at full gallop.
*Please note, this action is not the intended use of The FlexorAide+.
A Cost-Effective Alternative
The FlexorAide+ provides an alternative to other devices and procedures regarding flexor tendon injuries, such as, expensive rental fees for precision instruments in need of regular servicing and main component assessment and replacement on regular intervals.
A Contemporary Alternative to Corrective Shoeing
Therapeutic shoeing, a work intensive/expensive process where various thickness of wedges are attached to the bottom of the hoof and periodically changed approximately every 4 to 5 weeks (by the farrier) who also keeps the hoof trimmed and balanced. The FlexorAide+ does not involve the hoof to achieve progressive healing, therefore eliminating this arduous process.
Universal Fit
The FlexorAide+ is constructed to provide multiple adjustments to conform to any shape or size anatomically required.
Frequently Asked Questions
I own and run a rehab facility. I have several DDFT ruptures and tears. Would this modality be optimal?
This particular type of modality has been used successfully for many years on humans and small animals; but, never for equine. LMI Direct chose to use this familiar method and design to hopefully instill confidence that it has already had many years of real-world, proven and positive results with humans and small animals in the rejuvenation and rehabilitation process; but, of course, several design modifications and stress test simulations and practical application testing were applied to the FlexorAide+ to accommodate our large animal patients such as weight, strength, and radiolucency (to avoid removal of the splint during radiographs and progressive manipulation), etc.
Can I apply the FlexorAide+ myself or do I need a doctor to apply it?
LMI Direct’s idea was to provide the horse owner, for the first time, with a practical way to immediately immobilize the injury once noticed while awaiting professional help. This simple step will provide immediate pain relief and could prevent the injury from exacerbating and becoming surgical. The FlexorAide+ will allow you the opportunity to provide immediate and continued aid throughout the rehabilitation process.
Would this be good to use on a horse with DSLD?
Yes, the FlexorAide+ is beneficial in aiding in pain management. By securing the limb in a position that prevents the joint bones from rubbing would provide at least temporary relief while the apparatus is on. Also, in most cases, having the apparatus on the affected limb will inherently cause less pressure to be applied and subdues exuberance, which will also aid in pain management.
Can the FlexorAide+ be used all the time to prevent possible injury?
The FlexorAide+ is a POST INJURY apparatus designed for immediate application once injury is observed for the immediate prevention of pain and further injury such as preventing a hyperextension or minor tear of the tendon from becoming a full rupture requiring surgery and longer debilitation.
Is the FlexorAide+ primarily for DDFT cases?
Although DDFT injuries are the most common with the various disciplines, the FlexorAide+ also aids in injuries such as suspensory ligaments, condylar fractures, laminitis, proximal suspensory desmitis, minor cannon/splint bone fractures (below knee/hock), abrasions, lacerations, etc.
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