## Overview Lateral forearm strain is overuse injury to the muscles on the outside of the forearm that flex the carpus, most often from repetitive galloping or jumping. It produces swelling, heat, and pain on the lateral forearm and lameness that is worse at speed. ## Causes Repetitive carpal flexion under load. ## Diagnosis Palpation of pain and swelling, ultrasound of the muscle, and lameness examination. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, cold therapy initially, and gradual return to work. Address any contributing training or shoeing factors. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good with adequate rest. ## Prevention Progressive conditioning and avoidance of sudden increases in speed work.
swelling on the lateral forearm; pain on palpation; lameness worse at speed; heat over the area
## Overview Lateral forearm strain is overuse injury to the muscles on the outside of the forearm that flex the carpus, most often from repetitive galloping or jumping. It produces swelling, heat, and pain on the lateral forearm and lameness that is worse at speed. ## Causes Repetitive carpal flexion under load. ## Diagnosis Palpation of pain and swelling, ultrasound of the muscle, and lameness examination. ## Treatment Rest, anti-inflammatories, cold therapy initially, and gradual return to work. Address any contributing training or shoeing factors. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good with adequate rest. ## Prevention Progressive conditioning and avoidance of sudden increases in speed work.
swelling on the lateral forearm; pain on palpation; lameness worse at speed; heat over the area