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Physical Therapy for Horses

A Visual Course in Massage, Stretching, Rehabilitation, Anatomy, and Biomechanics

Helle Katrine Kleven (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

248 Seiten

2019
Trafalgar Square (Verlag)
978-1-57076-938-2 (ISBN)

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In recent decades, knowledge in the field of equine physical therapy has accrued as different types of bodywork have steadily gained acceptance in the horse world. An understanding of anatomy and biomechanics, and a grasp of the variable options available to both keep the active equine healthy and rehabilitate following an injury or layoff have become integral aspects of general horse health management. Equine physical therapy expert Helle Katrine Kleven understands the need for a reference that supports the horse owner as she strives to keep her horse sound in body and mind, and at the top of his game.

In this highly illustrated book, she begins with a comprehensible introduction to the musculoskeletal and nervous systems, as well as an instructive conversation covering biomechanics basics, then explores the major areas of therapy in detail.

Readers will find practical how-to guidance in the most popular therapeutic modalities, as well as cutting-edge alternatives that are currently gaining ground: fascia work, stretching, massage, stability and strengthening exercises, laser therapy, kinesiotaping, and much more. With this incredible course in preventive and rehabilitative techniques, horse owners and professionals will be thoroughly prepared to ensure their horses’ comfort and well-being.

Helle Katrine Kleven was born in Norway but lived in Germany since 1988. Kleven began as a physical therapist for humans before training in England and Germany to apply her knowledge to horses. She pursued work as an equine physical therapist starting in 1996 and is now well known for her popular courses and lectures. Kleven supervised the horses of the German Eventing Team and the Endurance Team in an official capacity from 1998-2000.

Foreword by Bettina Hoy
Foreword (for 4th edition) by Victoria Max-Theurer
Preface

1. Introduction to Physical Therapy for Horses
2. The Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
3. Biomechanics
4. The Nervous System
5. Observation
6. Palpitation
7. Massage - The Art of Healing With Your Hands
8. Mobilizing and Stretching
9. Stabilization and Strengthening
10. Physical Therapy
11. Rehabilitation
12. Preventive Measures

Anatomy Tables (Skeletal and Muscular)
Glossary
Acknowledgements
Index

Erscheinungsdatum	26.10.2018
Zusatzinfo	Illustrations
Verlagsort	North Pomfret
Sprache	englisch
Maße	191 x 248 mm
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Tiere / Tierhaltung
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Sport ► Reiten / Pferde
ISBN-10	1-57076-938-9 / 1570769389
ISBN-13	978-1-57076-938-2 / 9781570769382
Zustand	Neuware