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.

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