Boreas CS

Cold Compression unit with wraps

Full Leg Wraps

Each system comes with two full leg wraps

Utility Wraps

Each system comes with two utility wraps

Single Hose

Each system comes with a single hose

Dual Hose

Each system comes with a dual hose

The new Centurion Boreas is the latest in cold compression therapy. It uses a combination of ice in a therapeutic setting and compression. The ice lowers the temperature of the injured tissue decreasing its metabolic rate and preserving the tissue while compression is used to increase the external pressure on the tissue relieving internal swelling. Common applications for cold compression are post workout therapy, injury prevention, sprains, strains, cellulitis, tendonitis and bowed tendons to name a few.
The Centurion Boreas features an easily accessible water compartment for refilling and drainage. The hose connectors are made of an alloy that prevents rusting and fractures and have been constructed to be leak free. The Boreas comes with two compression wraps in different sizes to treat various areas on your horse and is available through Centurion’s first-rate three month rental program. Preorder yours today!

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The Transpirator II delivers pure water vapor, at a precisely controlled temperature, into the entire respiratory tract. It does not provide little water droplets, as a nebulizer does, which can only reach the upper respiratory areas, but air, saturated to 100% humidity, which penetrates into the deepest and smallest airways. Over 300 liters per minute of soothing water vapor is delivered for therapeutic benefits for your horse. A healthy, well hydrated respiratory tract is the first line of defense against respiratory agents.

Uses for the Centurion Transpirator

• Respiratory conditioning of healthy horses

• Promoting mucous clearance and reducing resistance to air movement in the bronchiole and other passages in the lungs

• To help with Bleeders

• Improved Circulation, brought about by widening of capillaries and arteries
• Reduction in Swelling, the result of improved lymphatic system drainage
• Release of the body’s own pain killing chemicals, for extended pain relief
• Stimulation of collagen production, an important aspect in wound healing

For the last 4 decades, scientists and doctors around the world, especially in Europe, have been using this modality to treat different conditions related to soft tissue problems.

Effects of Laser Light on Tissue

There are five actions of laser light on tissue that will be helpful to understand for proper use of the laser light.

1. Accelerated Tissue Repair
The most common example of the conversion of light energy into chemical energy is photosynthesis, where plants manufacture food from carbon dioxide and water. Light energy from the sun is the essential item in that process. No reasonable person disputes photosynthesis, it is a well known process that converts photons of light energy into chemical energy. The action of laser light is quite similar to photosynthesis in plants. Photons of light from a laser penetrate deeply into tissue and power the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a molecule that is a major carrier of energy from one reaction site to another in all living cells. Increases in ATP as a result of laser light increases the energy available to the cell so that the cell can take in nutrients faster and get rid of waste products. In straight forward terms, the cells of tendons, ligaments and muscles are repaired faster as a result of exposure to laser light. How much faster? A good rule of thumb is that the time for healing is reduced by 2/3rds of the time it would normally take with all other factors remaining the same. i.e. rest, feed, training, etc.

2. Rapid Formation of Collagen
Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. It is estimated that 80% of a horses body is made up of this important fibrous protein. Various types of tissue make up the body. Connective tissue is the most widely distributed. In connective tissue, fibroblast cells produce the ground substance and tissue fibre. The “extra” energy from laser light is used by fibroblasts to increase collagen production. Collagen is the essential protein required to replace old tissue or to repair tissue injuries. Perhaps the most common example of collagen is the clear sticky substance found around open wounds. Wounds are healed or closed over very rapidly by the application of laser light. There is also less scar tissue formed when laser light is applied to the area.

3. Beneficial Effect on Nerve Cells and the Production of B-Endorphins
Laser light has a highly beneficial effect on nerve cells which block pain transmitted by these cells to the brain. Studies have shown that laser light increases the activity of the ATP dependent NA-K pump. In this case, laser light increases the potential difference across the cell membrane moving the resting potential further from the firing threshold, thus, decreasing nerve ending sensitivity. A less understood pain blocking mechanism involves the production of high levels of painkilling chemicals such as endorphins and enkephelins from the brain, adrenal gland and other areas as a result of exposure to laser light.

4. Accelerated Lymphatic System Activity and Reduction in Edema
Everyone wants to reduce the swelling in a horse’s leg. The problem is that the veins in the leg are only capable of removing one component of the swelling. Blood vessels can remove the water but not the dirty protein solution that is present. So, if a treatment modality accelerates blood flow, this part of the problem is not solved. The lymphatic system is required to take away dirty proteins from edema. Laser studies conducted in 1987 and early 1988, indicate that laser light is capable of doubling the size of the lymphatic ducts in the area of exposure and rapidly removing the protein waste. Another important aspect of the study showed that laser light was capable of “perfect” regeneration of the lymphatic system in the immediate area with no leakage and no confused network of ducts. In the normal regeneration of lymphatic systems, the ducts are leaky and the duct network is complex and confusing, leading to a tendency to have the same problem occur in the same area.

5. Formation of New Capillaries and Increased Blood Flow
Many types of treatments will increase blood flow. It has been shown that laser light does this extremely well, there is no question about that point. But, what is not commonly recognized is that laser light will significantly increase the formation of new capillaries in damaged tissue. It is the formation of new capillaries that speeds up the healing process, closes wounds quickly and reduces scar tissue.

Healing, whether bone fractures or soft tissue follow very similar progressive stages:

1. Hemostasis: the blood clots, and blood vessels constrict to halt any further damage to the area. 2. Inflammation: pathogens and cell debris are removed, clearing the way for proper cell growth. 3. Collagen and in the case of bone fractures, cartilage and lamellar bone is deposited and formed. 4. In the final phase these new structures are remodeled to mimic the original formation.

But what does this have to do with PMF therapy? In order to understand how pulsed magnetic fields work, we need a basic understanding of how cells react either when we are in pain or have suffered a bone fracture or soft tissue damage. Each stage deals with cells and how they behave. Pulsed magnetic fields help increase cellular metabolism by positively influencing ion exchange within cells.

The keyword here is positively. What this means is that cells with a low concentration of sodium ions and high levels of potassium ions help maintain cell membrane potential – keeping the rest potential advantageous.

This benefits the healing process in several different ways: it stimulates tissue and increases blood flow, reduces swelling and speeds up hemostasis and inflammation allowing the body to move onto the rebuilding phase sooner. By moving the inflammation stage to the proliferative (soft tissue) or reparative (bone) phase it reduces pain which is most associated with inflammation.

It should be understood that PMF therapy is not a panacea, there are many factors which contribute to the healing process. Centurion Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy, however, is a safe, painless and drug-free treatment method.

For more information, or to read about some of the studies using PMF therapy please visit our articles section.

NOTE: Any repairs or service work performed by an unauthorized person or company will void the Warranty immediately.

An extended warranty package is available to cover any problems that may arise after the first or second year. This very affordable plan covers all parts and labor (inbound freight excluded). Your Centurion Dealer will keep you informed about the Centurion Warranty extension program which is honored at any of our Service Centers around the world.

It is Centurion Medical Corporation’s and its Dealers’ Policy to, whenever possible, provide service on Centurion systems within 48 hours of the receipt of the equipment. Return shipments will be done by the best available normal shipping method. If a customer wishes to have a higher level of shipping service, they may arrange to have the equipment picked up by their own shipping service or pay the additional cost above normal shipping costs for overnight or the best service available. When sending in equipment for servicing, please allow for shipping time.

NOTE: Unless instructed otherwise, always return all of the parts of the system when sending equipment into the Service Depot. This allows Centurion the opportunity to check over the entire system to determine if there are additional problems that require service attention.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE:

Follow the Operating Instructions first to try and determine the problem. If the problem remains unresolved, refer to the Troubleshooting section for further guidance to determine what the problem may be.
Phone your nearest Service Depot and provide the following information:

• Model/Type of equipment. (i.e.: “G Generator” and “Portable Coil”)
• Serial number of equipment.
• Complete description of problem.
• Name, address and contact number of the owner of the system.
• Shipping name, address and contact number if different than owners.

Once authorization for repairs has been received, package the system in its original packing, if available, or package in accordance with good commercial practices. Shipment to the Service Depot will be done at the Owner or Renter’s expense.

TO OBTAIN OUT OF WARRANTY SERVICE

Follow the Operating Instructions first to try and determine the problem. If the problem remains unresolved, refer to the Troubleshooting section for further guidance to determine what the problem may be.
Phone your nearest Service Depot and provide the following information:

• Model/Type of equipment. (i.e.: “G Generator” and “Portable Coil”)
• Serial number of equipment.
• Complete description of problem.
• Name, address and contact number of the owner of the system.
• Shipping name, address and contact number if different than owners.
• Credit card number for payment.

Kennel Pad

Made from heavy duty rubber

Kennel Pad

Makes it easy to treat small animals

One of the newest editions to our PMF therapy equipment, the Kennel Pad works with either the 4PH or 9PH generator. This durable pad is made from heavy duty recycled rubber, making it great for use with animals. The magnetic field penetrates from 12 to 15 inches allowing for a completely unobtrusive treatment when placed under the animal’s cage. The Kennel Pad is perfect for treating hip problems in small animals, especially canines. Other indications the Kennel Pad may work on include: arthritis in the joints, post operative recovery and soft tissue damage as well as many others.

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Pulsating magnetic field therapy permeates all cells and enhances ion exchange, to normalize circulation and increase the oxygen utilization of the cell. Invisible magnetic field lines permeate all cells in the body simultaneously, down to the molecular level, reaching parts of the body that cannot be influenced efficiently with other methods. The wide range of indications include:

1. Orthopedic conditions – fracture and bone damage conditions
2. Open wounds and circulatory problems
3. Soft tissue problems – sore backs, muscle tightness
4. Chronic inflammation
5. Chronic pain

At the expiry of the three month rental, a number of options are available:

1. 100% of the rental monies of the first three months will be applied against the purchase price. Should you continue on the rental program, 80% of each additional month shall apply against the purchase price. This eventually turns into a rent to own program.

2. The equipment can be purchased outright. The monies will apply either against a new or a demonstrator piece of equipment.

3. You may want to go onto a 3 year lease.

4. The equipment may be returned.

Please note, there will be a security deposit equal to one months rent, payable at the start of the rental. This will be applied against the purchase or refunded if the equipment is returned.

This is our most popular program, and is available in a number of countries – please contact us for the dealer nearest you!

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  Camel Blanket

  Designed especially to fit the contours of a camel

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Tapoty

Deep penetrating massage therapy

The Tapoty works through percussive massage rather than orbital action. The massage spheres are designed to pivot up and down, penetrating deep into all muscle layers twenty-six times per second. No attachments are needed with the Tapoty.

Its own 7lb. weight supplies all the needed force. Adding weight by pressing will result in less penetration. The Tapoty contains a built-in safety buffering mechanism that prevents you from hurting your horse, even if you inadvertently apply extra pressure. If that should occur, the added pressure is absorbed and the Tapoty actually vibrates less. Thus, you cannot receive more force than the highest setting.

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