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Physical therapy for horses : an illustrated guide to anatomy, biomechanics, massage, stretching, and rehabilitation /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kleven, Helle Katrine (Author)
Other Authors: Brittle, Karen M. (Translator), Cain, Anja (Translator)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: North Pomfret, Vermont : Trafalgar Square, [2019]
Subjects:
Horses > Wounds and injuries.
Horses > Health.
Veterinary physical therapy.
Horses > Diseases > Alternative treatment.
Equine sports medicine.
Horses > injuries.
Horses > physiology.
Physical Therapy Modalities > veterinary.
Biomechanical Phenomena.
Veterinary Sports Medicine > methods.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to physical therapy for horses
  • The anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
  • Biomechanics
  • The nervous system
  • Observation
  • Palpation
  • Massage : the art of healing with your hands
  • Mobilizing and stretching
  • Stabilizing and strengthening
  • Physical therapy
  • Preventative measures.