Interactions Between Biologic Therapies and Other Treatment Modalities

Abstract

Biologic therapies are becoming increasingly utilized by veterinarians. The literature regarding the interaction of biologic therapies with other therapeutics is still in its infancy. Initial studies have examined the effects of exercise, stress, various pharmaceutical interventions, extracorporeal shockwave, therapeutic laser, and hyperbaric oxygen on biologic therapies. Continued research is imperative as owners and veterinarians increasingly choose a multimodal approach to injury and illness. Further, understanding the effects of concurrently administered treatments and pharmaceuticals as well as the health status of the horse is imperative to providing the optimal therapeutic outcome.

Keywords: Autologous conditioned serum; Biologic therapies; Hyperbaric oxygen therapy; Laser; Platelet-rich plasma; Shockwave; Stem cell; Therapeutic modalities.