{"product_id":"physical-therapy-and-massage-for-the-horse-biomechanics-excercise-treatment-second-edition-9781840761610","title":"Physical Therapy and Massage for the Horse:","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an expanded and updated edition of a bestselling book. The author, a world leader in equine anatomy and imaging, and a horse physiotherapist of international repute, provides a unique blend of basic biomechanics and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new edition has been restructured with a new chapter on mobiliisation and stretching, along with 61 new illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly original book will be of interest to all those involved in equine welfare including veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, therapists, horse owners, riders and trainers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraise for the First Edition\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\"... a landmark book. It convincingly synthesizes conventional medical science with manipulative therapy for performance deficit in a context of reverence for the equine athlete. If you love horses and are concerned for their well-being get, read, and study this extraordinary volume\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Eqqus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An original and most interesting book...the section on anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts is worth buying the book for... will help a lot of horses become more comfortable and happy in their work.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eHoof Prints\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Superbly illustrated with drawings and photographs, and written so that what is often considered a complicated subject becomes absorbingly fascinating... has a great deal to offer those interested in equine welfare.\"\u003cbr\u003e—\u003cem\u003eRiding Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart One - Physiological and biomechanical concepts: Concepts of neuromuscular physiology; Anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts. Part Two - The athletic horse: General observations concerning the young horse; Communication and relaxation; Directing work for the horse. Part Three - Pysiotheraputic techniques: Massage; Mobilization and stretching; Use of machines in physiotherapy. Part Four - Physiotheraputic treatment of simple lesions. Part Five: Physiotheraputic treatement appropriate to each anatomical region.","brand":"Manson Publishing Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51020695929175,"sku":"9781840761610","price":31.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781840761610.jpg?v=1750784118","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/physical-therapy-and-massage-for-the-horse-biomechanics-excercise-treatment-second-edition-9781840761610","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}