Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation (eBook)

Mary Bromiley (Autor)

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2008 | 3. Auflage
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-0-470-75048-3 (ISBN)

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Mary Bromiley's book remains essential reading for both professionals and the general riding community. This new edition builds on the huge success of the previous editions, first published in 1987. Fully updated to reflect recent technological advances in diagnostic ability, as well as the proven physiological effects of light, magnetic fields and electrical currents on body tissues. This information allows readers to both understand and make an informed choice of appropriate therapy following a diagnosed injury.

• The original edition was the first book on the subject and it has continued to be a bestseller.
  
• Covers a subject that is of worldwide interest.
  
• The author is recognised as a pioneer at the forefront of this type of treatment.

Mary Bromiley is a Chartered Physiotherapist. In 1984 she built Downs House Equine Rehabilitation Centre, now located on Exmoor, a world first for the treatment and rehabilitation of both horse and rider. She has written six books, and has been published internationally in six languages. She lectures world wide and for 18 years travelled as therapist to the medal winning New Zealand 3 day event team.

Inhalt

Equine Injury, Therapy and Rehabilitation 4
Contents 7
Foreword 11
Preface 12
Acknowledgements 14
1 The Musculoskeletal System Explained 17
Introduction 17
Members of the team 21
Interdependence of the body systems 25
Cells 25
Bones 27
Joints 27
Ligaments 28
Muscle 29
Tendons 30
The respiratory system 31
The heart 31
Circulation 32
The lymphatic system 34
The nervous system 35
The skeleton 35
The hind limbs 37
The forelimbs 38
Skeletal muscle 39
Reflex movement patterns 40
2 Injury – Effects, Repair and Causes 42
Common musculoskeletal injuries 42
Injury and repair 47
Possible causes of injury 51
Stable injuries 53
All-weather surfaces and gallops 54
Tooth problems as a cause of injury 55
The foot and shoe as a possible cause of injury 57
Saddles as a cause of injury 60
3 Problem Assessment 63
Soft tissue examination 64
Imaging as an aid to diagnosis 75
Ultrasonic scanning 76
Heart rate computers 77
4 Common Sites of Injury in the Horse 80
5 Therapy 92
First aid 96
Treatment 98
Massage 98
Hand massage 99
Mechanical massagers 102
Cold and heat 104
Cold and its uses 105
Methods of employing ice/water therapy 108
Heat 109
Cellular effects in response to varied stimulation 111
Magnetic field therapy, PMF (pulsed magnetic flow) and static magnet fields 112
Ultrasound 116
Light therapy 122
Laser therapy 125
Light emitting diodes 131
Electrical stimulation of muscle 131
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulators (TENS) 144
Manipulation 145
6 Rehabilitation 146
Reflex action 146
Muscle re-education 148
Passive movements 149
Rehabilitation aids 150
Hydrotherapy 153
Thalassotherapy 159
Long reining 165
Ridden work 174
Summary 175
7 The Back – Horse and Human 176
The horse 176
The human back 184
8 Common Rider Injuries 191
Rider injuries 191
Types of injury 196
General rehabilitation 200
Appendix I The Veterinary Act 201
Veterinary surgeons, guide to professional conduct 201
Treatment of animals by non veterinary surgeons 201
Appendix II Bandaging 203
Types of bandage 204
Appendix III Cupping 206
Appendix IV Points for Those Treating Horses 207
Machines 208
General points 208
The owner 209
Appendix V Use of Anti-Concussion Pads 210
Appendix VI Suppliers of Machines Suitable for Animal Physiotherapy 212
General suppliers UK 212
Bibliography 215
Glossary 218
Index 227

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"This is still the original work on equine physical therapy and rehabilitation ... .The many therapies are well described." Doody's Book Reviews

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 15.4.2008
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin ► Pferd
• Schlagworte: Ability • Advances • Body • bromileys book • builds • Community • currents • Diagnostic • Edition • Editions • Effects • Electrical • Equine • Essential • huge • Injury • light • Mary • New • Pferd • Pferdeforschung • Physiological • previous • Professionals • proven • Reflect • technological • Tissues
• ISBN-10: 0-470-75048-0 / 0470750480
• ISBN-13: 978-0-470-75048-3 / 9780470750483