by OPH Info | Nov 24, 2022 | Equine Therapy
Written by our guest: Maria Calatayud BonillaCHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST- EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPIST Spain; ICOFCV Col. 4048Coordinator of Special Interest Group in Animal Physiotherapy of Spain (CGCFE)Click here to follow Maria on Facebook We tend to think that...
by Ané | Oct 6, 2022 | Equine Therapy
Advances in objective equine gait assessment has provided us with many new markers and tools that allow us to evaluate gait more effectively and accurately. Asymetries in movement, including lameness, are extremely common in the ridden equine population, including in...
by Ané | Sep 8, 2022 | Equine Therapy
Within the equine industry, horses continue to be stereotyped as naughty, grumpy, resistant, mean, or a typical mare when they are in reality showing signs of pain. It is our responsibility as equine rehabilitation practitioners to quantify and recognise pain in our...
by Ané | Aug 18, 2022 | Equine Therapy
The Equine Thoracic sling forms the connection between the forelimbs and the body. Nestled between the forelimb and the rib cage, the brachial plexus lies protected. The integrity and function of the thoracic sling is essential to the function of the entire body....
by Ané | Aug 11, 2022 | Equine Therapy, General Veterinary Rehabilitation, Small Animal Rehabilitation
Arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) occurs following a joint injury or orthopaedic condition and results in inhibited muscle function and activation. If left untreated, it can be a major limiting factor in the success of a rehabilitation programme. AMI occurs...
by Ané | Jul 28, 2022 | Equine Therapy, Hydrotherapy for Animals
With the popularity and availability of the equine water treadmill growing globally, it is worth taking a moment to look at the research available (so far) for this modality, and at established protocols or standards of practice that ensure the safety of horse...
