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Horse Movement: Structure, Function and Rehabilitation
Gail Williams
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Description for Horse Movement: Structure, Function and Rehabilitation
hardcover. Anatomy, particularly functional anatomy, is a vital and dynamic subject, an appreciation of which leads not only to superior husbandry and welfare, but also to a better understanding of the anatomical challenges associated with riding, training, overtraining, injury and rehabilitation. Num Pages: 192 pages, Colour photos and drawings throughout. BIC Classification: MZDH; WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 278 x 202 x 20. Weight in Grams: 922.
Anatomy, particularly functional anatomy, is a vital and dynamic subject, an appreciation of which leads not only to superior husbandry and welfare, but also to a better understanding of the anatomical challenges associated with riding, training, overtraining, injury and rehabilitation. Using Alexa McKenna's fabulous illustrations, this book shows the correlation of the skeleton, muscular system and locomotion, providing a clear insight into the functional and dysfunctional horse. It also addresses the largely misunderstood concept of 'perfect conformation' and looks at the effect on function of the rider and tack, using cutting-edge diagnostic techniques such as thermal imaging and gait ... Read more
Anatomy, particularly functional anatomy, is a vital and dynamic subject, an appreciation of which leads not only to superior husbandry and welfare, but also to a better understanding of the anatomical challenges associated with riding, training, overtraining, injury and rehabilitation. Using Alexa McKenna's fabulous illustrations, this book shows the correlation of the skeleton, muscular system and locomotion, providing a clear insight into the functional and dysfunctional horse. It also addresses the largely misunderstood concept of 'perfect conformation' and looks at the effect on function of the rider and tack, using cutting-edge diagnostic techniques such as thermal imaging and gait ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
J.A.Allen & Co Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781908809117
SKU
V9781908809117
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Gail Williams
Gail Williams PhD has a first-class honours degree in animal sciences and a PhD in equine biomechanics from Bristol Veterinary School. She is a qualified veterinary physiotherapist and works with top vets, horses and riders in the UK and USA. She lectures around the world on all aspects of veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation and her research papers have been published ... Read more
Reviews for Horse Movement: Structure, Function and Rehabilitation
Gain an insight into how your horse's body works, and discover some tools to help reduce the chance of him picking up an injury. Author Gail Williams, a qualified veterinary physiotherapist, aims to equip you with knowledge about your horse's skeletal system so you can understand more about how injuries occur and how they can be prevented. There's a fascinating ... Read more