Physical Therapy and Massage for the Horse, Biomechanics-Exercise-Treatment
Rozšířené a aktualizované vydání velmi žádané knihy. Autoři, profesor veterinární anatomie a praktický fyzioterapeut koní, poskytují jedinečný soulad základní biomechaniky a praktické fyzikální terapeutické techniky za účelem odstranit bolest a zlepšit výkonnost, zejména u sportovních koní. Kniha bude zajímavá pro odborníky pečující o koně, pro veterinární praktiky, veterinární studenty, pro majitele koní a trenéry.
Autor: Jean-Marie Denoix, Ecole Nationale Veterinaire, Mainsons-Alfort, France, Jean-Pierre Pailloux, Physiotherapist to the French National Equestrian Team 1986-1988 and the Seoul Olympics
| Nakladatel | Plot |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9781840761610 |
| Vydání | 2. vydání roku 2011 |
| Vazba | brožovaná |
| Počet stran | 224 |
This is 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 is of interest to all those involved in equine welfare including veterinary practitioners, veterinary students, therapists, horse owners, riders and trainers.
| Preface | 4 |
| Introduction | 5 |
| Part 1: Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 7 |
| 1. Concepts of neuromuscular physiology | 7 |
| 2. Anatomy and basic biomechanics concepts | 19 |
| Part 2: The equine athlete | 79 |
| 3. General points concerning the young horse | 79 |
| 4. Communication and relaxation | 83 |
| Part 3: Physiotherapeutic methods and techniques | 89 |
| 5. The techniques of massage | 89 |
| 6. Mobilization and stretching | 101 |
| 7. Electrotherapy and Ultrasound | 131 |
| Part 4: Treatment of commonly encountered lesions | 139 |
| 8. Common lesions in joints, tendons and muscles | 139 |
| Part 5: Treatment specific to the various anatomical areas of the body | 175 |
| 9. Treatment by anatomical area | 175 |
| 10. Preparing muscles for specific competition | 216 |
| References | 217 |
| Index | 218 |