Equine Clinical Assessment
Overview
In this course, you will gain knowledge on the essential steps involved in conducting an osteopathic clinical assessment. You will become well-versed in taking a case history and performing physical examination procedures such as palpation, gait analysis, and checking for signs of lameness. The course will also focus heavily on gait analysis and will teach you how to evaluate the equine hoof, a vital weight-bearing structure that plays a critical role in equine health. By the end of the course, you will have a strong understanding of critical thinking and will be able to identify any contraindications to osteopathic treatment.
Learning outcomes
Describe a safe treatment environment and how to choose one.
Understand the protocol of clinical assessment: case history, gait analysis, physical examination.
Become familiar with proper tack fit.
Describe the principles gait analysis, identify signs of lameness, and apply that information to your working osteopathic diagnosis.
Understand the importance of the equine hoof, be able to assess it’s health and know how to add that information to your working osteopathic diagnosis.
Identify contraindications to osteopathic treatment.
Key features
Date
- Apr 17 2024
- Expired!
Location
Organizer
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London College of Animal Osteopathy
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Email
https://www.animalosteopathycollege.com/# -
Website
https://www.animalosteopathycollege.com/