Osteopathy and the treatment of horses

"A clinically-orientated text providing comprehensive information on the rationale, procedures and practice of effective and safe osteopathy on horses. Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses is a much-needed resource written by a number of leading specialists in the field. This comprehensive te...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Pusey, Anthony , 1951-2007 (Author), Brooks, Julia , 1960- (Author), Jenks, Annabel (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Chichester, West Sussex, England ; Ames, Iowa : Wiley-Blackwell , c2010
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Introducing osteopathy for horses
  • 2. Horse anatomy for osteopaths
  • 3. Neurophysiological basis of osteopathic medicine
  • 4. Making a start in animal practice
  • 5. Case history
  • 6. Static observation
  • 7. Observation of active movements
  • 8. Palpatory examination of the unsedated horse
  • 9. Palpatory examination of the sedated horse
  • 10. Osteopathic treatment-overarching principles
  • 11. Osteopathic treatment without sedation
  • 12. Osteopathic treatment of the sedated horse
  • 13. Examination and treatment under general anaesthetic
  • 14. Post-treatment care and management
  • 15. Differential diagnosis