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.
Preface.
Dedication.
Acknowledgements.
About the Authors.
Disclaimer.
1 Introducing Osteopathy for Horses (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
2 Horse Anatomy for Osteopaths (Julia Brooks).
3 Neurophysiological Basis of Osteopathic Medicine (Julia Brooks).
4 Making a Start in Animal Practice (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
5 Case History (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
6 Static Observation (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
7 Observation of Active Movements (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
8 Palpatory Examination of the Unsedated Horse (Annabel Jenks).
9 Palpatory Examination of the Sedated Horse (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
10 Osteopathic Treatment – Overarching Principles (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
11 Osteopathic Treatment Without Sedation (Annabel Jenks).
12 Osteopathic Treatment of the Sedated Horse (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
13 Examination and Treatment under General Anaesthetic (Anthony Pusey and Julia Brooks).
14 Post-treatment Care and Management (Annabel Jenks).
15 Differential Diagnosis (Chris Colles).
Glossary.
Appendix A: Safety Aspects for Treating Horses, Unsedated and Sedated (Annabel Jenks).
Appendix B: Referral for Osteopathic Treatment (Julia Brooks).
Appendix C: Owner Consent Form for Osteopathic and Sedation Procedures (Julia Brooks).
Appendix D: Information Sheet, Osteopathy in Practice (Julia Brooks).
Appendix E: Case Sheet (Julia Brooks).
Appendix F: Case History Questions (Annabel Jenks).
Appendix G: Static and Active Examination (Annabel Jenks).
Appendix H: Drugs Used in Treatment with Sedation and Treatment under Anaethetic (Julia Brooks).
Index.
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