{"product_id":"osteopathy-and-the-treatment-of-horses-isbn-9781405169523","title":"Osteopathy and the Treatment of Horses","description":"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.  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDrawing 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.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFull of practical information, it demonstrates how professionals treating equine locomotor problems can adapt different procedures in different clinical settings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOver 350 colour images and detailed step-by-step instructions demonstrate the procedures and practice of osteopathy.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers treatment both with and without sedation and general anaesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface viii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDedication ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Authors xii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisclaimer xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Introducing Osteopathy for Horses 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Horse Anatomy for Osteopaths 4\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks and Anthony Pusey\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Neurophysiological Basis of Osteopathic Medicine 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Making a Start in Animal Practice 52\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Case History 55\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Static Observation 59\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Observation of Active Movements 67\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Palpatory Examination of the Unsedated Horse 76\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Palpatory Examination of the Sedated Horse 91\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Osteopathic Treatment – Overarching Principles 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 Osteopathic Treatment Without Sedation 106\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 Osteopathic Treatment of the Sedated Horse 154\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Examination and Treatment under General Anaesthetic 171\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnthony Pusey and Julia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 Post-treatment Care and Management 191\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 Differential Diagnosis 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristopher Colles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlossary 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Safety Aspects for Treating Horses, Unsedated and Sedated 214\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Referral for Osteopathic Treatment 217\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Owner Consent Form for Osteopathic and Sedation Procedures 218\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Information Sheet, Osteopathy in Practice 219\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix E: Case Sheet 221\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix F: Case History Questions 223\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix G: Static and Active Examination 225\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix H: Drugs Used in Treatment with Sedation and Treatment under Anaethetic 227\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 230\u003c\/p\u003e \"This is a very useful book for equine veterinarians on the use of osteopathy along with other traditional therapies.\" (Doody's, 21 October 2011)  \u003cp\u003e \"Despite this book obviously being written with an audience of osteopaths in mind, it is a useful reference for vets who would like to expand their knowledge in this area. . . any vet considering branching out and taking a course in equine osteopathy or chiropractics should read this book.\" (Australian Veterinary Journal, 1 March 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \"This is a beautifully illustrated book that is well laid out and interesting to read.\" (Veterinary Times, 28 February 2011)\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eAnthony Pusey\u003c\/b\u003e, 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.  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJulia Brooks\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnabel Jenks\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e  Written by pioneering and internationally-renowned specialists in the field, this text provides clinically-orientated information on osteopathy as a treatment for horses. 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