Dr. Carrie Schlachter is renowned for her exceptional diagnostic abilities, helping equine athletes stay at their peak while addressing subtle soundness issues before they escalate into injuries. With a keen eye for lameness evaluation, advanced imaging techniques, and a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation, AIM ensures your horse receives the highest level of care, whether for injury prevention, treatment, or performance enhancement.

Injury Prevention & Diagnosis

A sound horse is a successful horse. AIM takes a proactive approach to injury prevention, identifying and addressing even the subtlest changes in movement, posture, and performance. Early detection of minor imbalances or discomfort helps prevent major injuries, allowing your horse to stay in consistent, pain-free work.

✔️ Lameness Evaluations & Biomechanical Assessments – Identifying weaknesses before they become injuries.
✔️ Pre-Purchase & Performance Soundness Exams – Ensuring long-term health and success.
✔️ Gait & Movement Analysis – Pinpointing compensatory patterns that could lead to breakdowns.
✔️ Personalized Treatment & Conditioning Plans – Strengthening weak areas to prevent future injuries.

If your horse does develop soreness or lameness, Dr. Carrie’s expertise in pinpointing the exact issue ensures a swift and accurate diagnosis—leading to targeted, effective treatment plans that get your horse back to work as quickly and safely as possible.

Advanced Digital Imaging

Accurate diagnostics require precise imaging, and AIM’s ultrasonography and radiography services are second to none. Dr. Carrie’s extensive experience and ongoing education in equine imaging ensure the most accurate interpretation of results—a key factor in successful diagnosis and treatment.

✔️ High-Resolution Ultrasonography – Identifies tendon, ligament, and soft tissue injuries with extreme accuracy.
✔️ Digital Radiography (X-ray Imaging) – Detects bone-related issues such as arthritis, fractures, and developmental abnormalities.
✔️ Immediate Image Storage & Access – All imaging is stored onsite and in our secure cloud-based PACs system indefinitely.
✔️ Seamless Communication – Images can be emailed to you or your veterinarian at any time for easy collaboration.

Behavioral Assessments & Performance Plans

Is your horse not performing to its full potential? The root cause might be physical discomfort, emotional stress, or a combination of both. We work closely with owners and trainers to assess both physical and behavioral components, ensuring a comprehensive treatment plan that targets the actual issue.

✔️ Pain-Related Behavioral Assessments – Identifying discomfort that affects attitude and performance.
✔️ Training-Integrated Evaluations – Collaborating with your trainer to optimize movement and mindset.
✔️ Holistic Approach – Addressing both physical and emotional components for improved confidence and willingness.
✔️ Onsite & Mobile Services – Evaluations can be done at AIM or your facility for convenience and continuity of care.

Electrophysical Therapies: Enhancing Recovery & Performance

Electrophysical therapies play a critical role in both injury rehabilitation and performance enhancement. Dr. Carrie has authored multiple book chapters on how to maximize the benefits of these advanced modalities, which aid in tissue repair, inflammation reduction, pain relief, and muscle function optimization.

AIM Offers the Following Therapies:

🔹 Shockwave Therapy – Stimulates cellular repair, increases circulation, and accelerates healing.
🔹 Class IV Laser Therapy – Reduces pain and inflammation, promoting rapid recovery.
🔹 Therapeutic Ultrasound – Deep tissue therapy for chronic injuries and soft tissue conditions.
🔹 Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) – Strengthens muscles and re-educates neuromuscular patterns.
🔹 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) – Provides pain relief by stimulating sensory nerves.
🔹 Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) – Enhances circulation, reduces inflammation, and supports healing at the cellular level.

These therapies are customized to each horse’s condition and are often combined with targeted rehabilitation plansfor maximum effectiveness.

Acupuncture & Chiropractic Therapy

For horses needing a non-invasive, holistic approach to pain management and performance enhancement, acupuncture and chiropractic therapy offer incredible benefits.

🔹 Acupuncture – Stimulates blood flow, nerve conduction, and energy pathways, aiding in pain relief, muscle relaxation, and systemic healing.
🔹 Chiropractic Therapy – Focuses on spinal alignment and biomechanical function, enhancing flexibility, reducing stiffness, and optimizing overall movement.

Together, these therapies help restore balance, reduce chronic tension, and enhance performance potential.

Optimize Your Horse’s Health & Performance with AIM

At AIM Equine Sports Medicine, we don’t just treat injuries—we prevent them. With renowned diagnostic skills, cutting-edge therapies, and a holistic approach to performance enhancement, Dr. Carrie Schlachter ensures your equine athlete stays strong, sound, and competitive.

📩 Contact us today to schedule an evaluation or discuss your horse’s performance and recovery needs.
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