Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses

Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in
the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on
osteopathy as a treatment for horses. It explains the scientific
rationale of how osteopathy works in animals, as well as providing
a detailed working guide to the technical skills and procedures you
need to know to perform safe and effective osteopathic procedures.

• Drawing on well established practices for humans this book
  provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic
  osteopathic procedures that can be used on horses.

• Full of practical information, it demonstrates how
  professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt
  different procedures in different clinical settings.

• Over 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step instructions
  demonstrate the procedures and practice of osteopathy.

• Covers treatment both with and without sedation and general
  anaesthetic.

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.

Auteur

Anthony Pusey, an osteopath of international renown, has
been instrumental in establishing the role of osteopathy in the
treatment of animals. Qualifying from the British School of
Osteopathy in London in 1971, he developed a large human
osteopathic practice whilst also forging links with veterinary
practices where he treated horses from the top echelons of the
horse world, including Olympic competitors of many different
nations. He also treated the horses of the Household Cavalry, The
Royal Mews and Windsor Castle. He lectured nationally and
internationally, as well as developing a Master of Science degree
in the application of osteopathy in the treatment of animals. This
book is a distillation of over 35 years of his work in this field.

Julia Brooks MSc DO qualified from the British School of
Osteopathy in 1983, before joining Anthony Pusey in a practice that
encompassed both human and animal osteopathy. She has
lectured nationally and internationally at postgraduate level, and
has been involved in Masters programmes and postgraduate diplomas
in both the development stages and as an external examiner for the
University of Wales.

Annabel Jenks DO, ND is an osteopath with over 25
years' experience. She has a private practice in Essex, UK,
treating a full spectrum of patients both human and equine, from
Pony Club to Olympian. She graduated from The British College of
Osteopathic Medicine in London, where she has been a governor since

1997. She is a faculty member on the Masters Degree in Animal
      Osteopathy at the University of Wales. She has previously ridden in
      all disciplines but now concentrates on dressage, training and
      competing with her own horses, from novice through to advanced
      level.

Résumé
Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses. It explains the scientific rationale of how osteopathy works in animals, as well as providing a detailed working guide to the technical skills and procedures you need to know to perform safe and effective osteopathic procedures.

• Drawing on well established practices for humans this book provides details on the full variety of diagnostic and therapeutic osteopathic procedures that can be used on horses.
• Full of practical information, it demonstrates how professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt different procedures in different clinical settings.
• Over 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step instructions demonstrate the procedures and practice of osteopathy.
• Covers treatment both with and without sedation and general anaesthetic.
  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.

Contenu

Foreword 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