Horse Movement : Structure, Function and Rehabilitation

Gail Williams

ISBN 10: 1908809116 / ISBN 13: 9781908809117

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd Aug 2014, 2014

Neuware - With its fabulous anatomical illustrations, this book is for anyone seeking clarity about how horses move; why and how equine locomotion can go wrong; the latest methods of assessing movement in horses; and what to do to improve soundness and performance. For equine physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors; farriers and veterinary surgeons; horse owners, riders, competitors, trainers, and judges-and anyone who is interested in the care and welfare of the horse. Seller Inventory # 9781908809117

Synopsis:

Anatomy is often said to be boring, but nothing could be further from the truth. Anatomy, particularly functional anatomy, is a vital and dynamic subject, an appreciation of which leads not only to superior husbandry and welfare, but also to a better understanding of the anatomical challenges associated with riding, training, overtraining, injury and rehabilitation. Using Alexa McKenna's fabulous illustrations, this book shows the correlation of the skeleton, muscular system and locomotion, providing a clear insight into the functional and dysfunctional horse. It also addresses the largely misunderstood concept of 'perfect conformation'and looks at the effect on function of the rider and tack, using cutting-edge diagnostic techniques such as thermal imaging and gait analysis. Again with the emphasis on the visual, readers will be able to appreciate how muscles function in differing athletic disciplines by analysing the heat generated in musculoskeletal structures after exercise. This will also highlight the importance of post-competition recovery. The book concludes with a range of useful techniques to improve the function of any horse, including stretches, taping, wrapping and other proprioceptive techniques to increase balance, flexibility, awareness and posture.

About the Author: Gail Williams BA (Hons), V.Phys, PhD is a qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist and works with many top vets, horses and riders in the UK and USA. She is the Head of Education and Training/Senior Consulting Veterinary Physiotherapist for the Association for the Scientific Study of Veterinary and Animal Physiotherapy (ASSVAP)

Bibliographic Details

Title: Horse Movement : Structure, Function and ...
Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd Aug 2014
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu