Physical Therapy and Massage for the Horse, 2nd Edition Biomechanics - Exercise - Treatment

Jean-Marie Denoix, Ecole Nationale Vétérinaire, Maisons-Alfort, and Director, CIRALE, Normandy, France. Jean-Pierre Pailloux, Physiotherapist to the French national equestrian team 1986-88 and at the Seoul Olympics

An expanded and updated edition of this bestselling book. The authors, a world leader in equine anatomy and imaging, and a horse physiotherapist of international repute, provide a unique blend of basic biomechanics and practical physical therapeutic techniques, to relieve pain and improve performance, particularly in the sporting horse. The new edition has been restructured: there is a new chapter on mobilisation and stretching, along with 61 new illustrations. This subtle and original book will be of interest to all those involved in equine welfare including veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, therapists, horse owners, riders and trainers.

Contents:
Foreword. Introduction.
Part One: Physiological and biomechanical concepts, 1. Concepts of neuromuscular physiology, 2. Anatomy and basic biomechanical concepts.
Part Two: The Athletic horse, 1. General observations concerning the young horse, 2. Communication and relaxation, 3. Directing work for the horse.
Part Three: Physiotherapeutic techniques, 1. Massage, 2. Mobilisation and stretching, 3. Use of machines in physiotherapy.
Part Four: Physiotherapeutic treatment of simple lesions. Part Five: Physiotherapeutic treatment appropriate to each anatomical region. Bibliography. Index.

"A great strength of this book lies in the illustrations, diagrams and photographs, which are eye-catching and easy to understand…… fascinating and enlightening reading." The Veterinary Record "very informative and user-friendly….. well-written and very helpful text." Natural Horse

ISBN: 1-84076-014-1, hardcover, 224 pp, 234 x 156 mm, 184 photographs and drawings