Physical Therapy and Massage for the Horse
Seiten
1996
Manson Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-874545-14-9 (ISBN)
Manson Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-1-874545-14-9 (ISBN)
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This work brings the horse-owner and trainer, the equine or veterinary student, and the veterinary practitioner a blend of basic biomechanics, clearly explained, and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse.
Unlike the human athlete in whom the techniques of movement can be improved by direct communication, the sporting horse may be harmed because it cannot be heard. The rider therefore needs special sensitivity to judge areas of strength and weakness. This sensitivity can be developed through analysis of, and respect for, the biomechanics of the horse. In this book, a professor of veterinary anatomy and a practising horse physiotherapist have combined to bring the horse-owner and trainer, of basic biomechanics, clearly explained, and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse. horse physiotherapist have combined to
Unlike the human athlete in whom the techniques of movement can be improved by direct communication, the sporting horse may be harmed because it cannot be heard. The rider therefore needs special sensitivity to judge areas of strength and weakness. This sensitivity can be developed through analysis of, and respect for, the biomechanics of the horse. In this book, a professor of veterinary anatomy and a practising horse physiotherapist have combined to bring the horse-owner and trainer, of basic biomechanics, clearly explained, and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse. horse physiotherapist have combined to
Part 1 Aspects of neuro-muscular physiology: anatomy and basic biomechanics - spinal column, thorax, pelvis; generalities and applications - the horse's back, a filtre of feeling; tension and relaxation; ten exercise criteria; exercises on a slope. Part 2 The competition horse, a suffering athlete; ageing joints and biomechanical change; mastering athletic movement; jumping; methods and techniques - massage, physiotherapy; physical therapy of injuries - joints, tendons, muscles; regional physical therapy - neck, back, trunk, shoulder, pelvis and thigh; preparing muscles for competition.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.4.1996 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 108 photographs and drawings |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 120 x 230 mm |
| Gewicht | 595 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde | |
| Veterinärmedizin ► Pferd | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-874545-14-6 / 1874545146 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-874545-14-9 / 9781874545149 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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