Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation
BEST SELLER. SECOND EDITION: Chronic injury is unfortunate for all owners and trainers as it is far more difficult to treat than less serious injuries and in some cases irreversible damage will have been caused by the delay. Prompt and appropriate treatment, however, will always give a performance equal to that achieved before injury. In this book the author explains basic anatomy linked to common sites of injury and describes the machines available to adequately rehabilitate the horse. The book will be essential reading for all owners and trainers of horses involved in athletic activity such as show jumping, racing, eventing and polo. It will also be a useful reference to veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists specialising in this field. The book has been updated throughout to reflect current thinking. This was the first book on the subject and is still the bestseller (The first edition went through 5 Impressions in 5 years) Until pioneered by the author, the treatment of some horse injuries was almost non-existent but now recovery is possible Riders can receive serious long term injuries if not treated correctly. The author has a reputation for being at the forefront of this type of treatment. Written for the horse owner/trainer/stud manager in an understandable manner. Worldwide interest. Contents include The musculoskeletal system explained; The body systems; Bones; Joints; Ligament; Muscle; Tendons; Respiratory system; The heart; Circulation; The lymphatic system; Nervous system; The skeleton; Hind limb; Forelimb; Skeletal muscle ; Reflex movement patterns; Injury - effects, repair and causes; The effects of injury; Injury and repair; Possible causes of injury; Stable injuries; All weather injuries; All weather surfaces and gallops; Tooth problems as a cause of injury; The foot and shoe as a possible cause of injury; Saddles as a cause of injury; Examine to help your vet; Soft tissue examination; X-ray and scanning as aids to diagnosis; Ultrasonic scanning; Heart rate computers; Common sites of injury in the horse; Conditions; The Machines and their uses; First aid; Treatment; Massage; Hand massage; the three main strokes; Head and cold; Cold and its uses; Methods of employing ice/water therapy; Heat; Deep heat; Hot and cold contrast bathing; Magnetic field therapy; PMF (pulses magnetic flow); Ionicare and electrovet; Ultrasound; Laser therapy; H-wave; Electrical stimulation of muscle; Faradic stimulation; Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS); Manipulation; Interferential therapy; Rehabilitation; A reflex action; Muscle re-education; Passive movements; Rehabilitation aids; Swimming pool therapy; Pools; Water Walking; The Jacuzzi or equi spa; The walker; The treadmill; Water treadmills; Long reining; Ridden work; Summary; The back; horse and human; The horse; The human back; Common rider injuries; Rider injuries; Types of injury; Self-help; Appendix I: Bandaging; Types of bandage; Appendix II: Cupping; Appendix III: Points for those treating horses; Machines; General points; The owner; Appendix IV: The use of anti concussions pads; Appendix V: suppliers of machines suitable for animal physiotherapy; Bibliography; Glossary; Index.

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