Studies on the optimal temperature of flotation tanks in the management of skeletal injuries in the horse

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Abstract
In order to determine optimum tank temperature, nine horses were allocated randomly to three groups and placed in a flotation tank at temperatures of 28.degree. C, 32.degree. C and 36.degree. C. Their progress was monitored by subjective and objective clinical measurements and a variety of laboratory parameters. A ''reaclimatisation crisis'' following removal from the tank was observed in most horses after immersion for 21 days and it was concluded that a tank temperature of 36.degree. C provided maximum patient comfort and minimum homoeostatic disturbance.