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Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses

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Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses explores the practical application of osteopathy in equine care. It provides insights into how this holistic approach supports the health and well-being of horses, discussing techniques to address common equine ailments and improve mobility. The book combines therapeutic principles with detailed descriptions to aid both novice and experienced practitioners in equine osteopathy.
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If you are passionate about equine care and interested in the holistic approach of osteopathy, this book provides valuable insights into treating horses. It may appeal to you if you're keen on learning more about alternative ways to understand and support the musculoskeletal health of these majestic animals.

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* * Provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be applied to horses.

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Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses. It explains the scientific rationale of how osteopathy works in animals, as well as providing a detailed working guide to the technical skills and procedures you need to know to perform safe and effective osteopathic procedures.

Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses draws on well-established practices for humans and provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be used on horses. Full of practical information, it demonstrates how professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt different procedures in different clinical settings.

  • Over 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step instructions demonstrate the procedures and practice of osteopathy.
  • Covers treatment both with and without sedation and general anaesthetic.

This comprehensive text is written for students and practitioners of osteopathy with an interest in treating horses. It will also be useful to other allied therapists, and to veterinary practitioners who want to know more about the treatment of musculoskeletal problems.

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Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses is considered a valuable resource for equine veterinarians seeking to integrate osteopathy with traditional therapies. While primarily written for osteopaths, it serves as a useful reference for vets interested in expanding their knowledge in this field, particularly those contemplating further study in equine osteopathy or chiropractic. The book is appreciated for its beautiful illustrations and engaging layout.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405169523

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 October 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 218.0mm

Height: 277.0mm

Weight: 717g

Pages: 256

About the Author

Anthony Pusey, an osteopath of international renown, hasbeen instrumental in establishing the role of osteopathy in thetreatment of animals. Qualifying from the British School ofOsteopathy in London in 1971, he developed a large humanosteopathic practice whilst also forging links with veterinarypractices where he treated horses from the top echelons of thehorse world, including Olympic competitors of many differentnations. He also treated the horses of the Household Cavalry, TheRoyal Mews and Windsor Castle. He lectured nationally andinternationally, as well as developing a Master of Science degreein the application of osteopathy in the treatment of animals. Thisbook is a distillation of over 35 years of his work in this field. Julia Brooks MSc DO qualified from the British School ofOsteopathy in 1983, before joining Anthony Pusey in a practice thatencompassed both human and animal osteopathy. She haslectured nationally and internationally at postgraduate level, andhas been involved in Masters programmes and postgraduate diplomasin both the development stages and as an external examiner for theUniversity of Wales. Annabel Jenks DO, ND is an osteopath with over 25years experience. She has a private practice in Essex, UK,treating a full spectrum of patients both human and equine, fromPony Club to Olympian. She graduated from The British College ofOsteopathic Medicine in London, where she has been a governor since1997. She is a faculty member on the Masters Degree in AnimalOsteopathy at the University of Wales. She has previously ridden inall disciplines but now concentrates on dressage, training andcompeting with her own horses, from novice through to advancedlevel.

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