Some of the uses for thermal imaging:

Diagnosing injuries.

Supervising the effectiveness of

treatments and therapy.

Preventing injuries.

Pre-purchase exams.

Detecting nerve dysfunctions.

Monitoring training stresses.

Continued observation of old injuries.

Saddle Fit / Balanced Rider.

Monitoring cast fit.

Thermography is a non-invasive diagnostic tool that measures the emitted heat given off by the subject being imaged. 

Thermography is the best method available for early detection of musculo-skeletal and neurological injuries. 

It helps evaluate training and conditioning programs due to the ability to show both inflammation (usually hot) and nerve dysfunction (usually cold). 

A one year study performed at Canterbury Park, MN showed that thermography could detect injuries two weeks before clinical lameness became apparent. 

Thermography indicates where further testing should be concentrated.