Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses

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. Drawing on well established practices for humans this book 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.

Foreword vii Preface viii Dedication ix Acknowledgements xi About the Authors xii Disclaimer xiii 1 Introducing Osteopathy for Horses 1 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 2 Horse Anatomy for Osteopaths 4 Julia Brooks and Anthony Pusey 3 Neurophysiological Basis of Osteopathic Medicine 40 Julia Brooks 4 Making a Start in Animal Practice 52 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 5 Case History 55 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 6 Static Observation 59 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 7 Observation of Active Movements 67 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 8 Palpatory Examination of the Unsedated Horse 76 Annabel Jenks 9 Palpatory Examination of the Sedated Horse 91 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 10 Osteopathic Treatment – Overarching Principles 100 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 11 Osteopathic Treatment Without Sedation 106 Annabel Jenks 12 Osteopathic Treatment of the Sedated Horse 154 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 13 Examination and Treatment under General Anaesthetic 171 Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks 14 Post-treatment Care and Management 191 Annabel Jenks 15 Differential Diagnosis 200 Christopher Colles Glossary 208 Appendix A: Safety Aspects for Treating Horses, Unsedated and Sedated 214 Annabel Jenks Appendix B: Referral for Osteopathic Treatment 217 Julia Brooks Appendix C: Owner Consent Form for Osteopathic and Sedation Procedures 218 Julia Brooks Appendix D: Information Sheet, Osteopathy in Practice 219 Julia Brooks Appendix E: Case Sheet 221 Julia Brooks Appendix F: Case History Questions 223 Annabel Jenks Appendix G: Static and Active Examination 225 Annabel Jenks Appendix H: Drugs Used in Treatment with Sedation and Treatment under Anaethetic 227 Julia Brooks Index 230