Description
Book Synopsis* * Provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be applied to horses.
Trade Review"This is a very useful book for equine veterinarians on the use of osteopathy along with other traditional therapies." (Doody's, 21 October 2011)
"Despite this book obviously being written with an audience of osteopaths in mind, it is a useful reference for vets who would like to expand their knowledge in this area. . . any vet considering branching out and taking a course in equine osteopathy or chiropractics should read this book." (Australian Veterinary Journal, 1 March 2011)
"This is a beautifully illustrated book that is well laid out and interesting to read." (Veterinary Times, 28 February 2011)
Table of ContentsForeword 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
