Extend-A-Cool® is an effective remedy to address sore shins, inflamed leg muscles and tendons, and reduce swelling from acute sprains and bruises. When applied to the lower leg, the temperature under the wrap may be reduced by up to 6°F or more, for up to six hours.
Clinical Study Summary:
Extend-A-Cool's Cooling Capacity on Horses' Legs
A study was conducted to evaluate the reduction of skin surface temperature exhibited by horses fitted with the Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet. Upon initial application, there was an immediate reduction of temperature between the leg (skin) and the Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet. The average decrease in temperature between the Extend-A-Cool wrapped leg and the unwrapped leg was 8.0°F during the seven (7) hours of the recording.
Two horses were assigned to the study. There was a single treatment group with each of the horses serving as their own control. One leg (right) received the Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet and Mesh Wrap as per label instructions and the opposite (left) leg received only the Extend-A-Cool Mesh Wrap (no Cooling Sheet). Temperature sensors were applied to the metacarpal region of the leg between the skin surface and Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet (right leg) or the Extend-A-Cool Mesh Wrap only (left leg).
Temperature recording of the Extend-A-Cool wrapped and unwrapped leg was conducted when the legs were initially wrapped and then every fifteen (15) minutes for seven (7) hours. Ambient temperature was maintained at 75°F while the humidity averaged 53% during the testing period.
The product was easy to apply to the legs of the horses and performed as expected. The horses accepted the product well and did not attempt to rub, chew, or otherwise try to remove the product from the leg. During the temperature collection times, the horses were restrained by use of a halter and lead rope. Between temperature recordings, the animals were allowed to move freely in box stalls. The Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet and Mesh Wrap stayed in place on the legs during the seven (7)-hour collection period.
Overall the Extend-A-Cool product performed very well. The temperature between the leg (skin) and the Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet began to drop immediately upon application of the Extend-A-Cool Cooling Sheet and Mesh Wrap. The average decrease in temperature between the Extend-A-Cool wrapped leg and unwrapped leg was 8.0°F during the seven (7) hours of the recording.
Temperature recording of the Extend-A-Cool wrapped and unwrapped leg was conducted when the legs were initially wrapped and then every fifteen (15) minutes for seven (7) hours. Ambient temperature was maintained at 75°F while the humidity averaged 53% during the testing period.
