In order to assess a correct diagnosis of possible muscle issues it is very important to follow this steps: 1. Palpation of the muscle group (if the muscle is in a superficial layer, it can be analyzed individually): muscle tone, …
It is important to note that this blog intends to modify the classic analytical approach of the assessment and treatment of injuries for a global treatment approach. For that reason when an injury occurs we must avoid evaluating and treating …
Any musculoskeletal alteration comes along with postural patterns compensations that seem to be constant and are very well defined in humans according to Myers T (ix) but not as well described in horses. Elbrond & Shultz (2014) describes Myofascial Kinetic …
Any musculoskeletal alteration comes along with postural patterns compensations that seem to be constant and are very well defined in humans according to Myers T (ix) but not as well described in horses. Elbrond & Shultz (2014) describes Myofascial Kinetic …
Muscle chains according to L. Busquet (vi) are very important to consider when studying musculoskeletal biomechanics. These are sets of continuous bands of myofascia and sets of muscles that perform a synergistic function. These run through tensions and propagate forces …
Muscular anatomy has been described in the previous post, but it is important to consider the consequences of the alteration during muscle contraction. Specifically in this post we will focus on describing the pathology of the two types of stabilizing …
MUSCULAR ETHIOPATHOGENESIS AND LOSS OF PROPIOCEPTIVE CONTROL Read More »
Before delving into compensatory alterations from any injury or musculoskeletal alterations of the horse, we must acquire basic knowledge about muscular anatomy. We must remember that muscles are made up from fibers organized into motor units; which contain apart from …
The Central Nervous System (CNS) controls the correct function of all the horse’s systems, but to provide greater control regarding the musculoskeletal system there are different types of subsystems. Active subsystem or Muscular System: Its main fourpose is to generate …
UNDERSTANDING THE MUSCULAR-SKELETAL SYSTEM, ENERGY EXPENDITURE AND JOINT INSTABILITY Read More »
Horses in freedom exercise naturally and have spontaneous movements, but when they are ridden and perform any equestrian discipline, large doses of training are required for the preparation of the binomial. Due to this athletic effort exerted by the horse, …
MUSCULAR IMBALANCE AS A RESULT OF REFLEX MUSCLE CONTRACTIONS Read More »
Equine physiotherapists provide advice to detect pain and loss of function and / or performance caused by physical injuries, joint disorder or instability. Once the causes have been determined through the multidisciplinary team of veterinarians, farriers and nutritionists; the specific …
