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Introduction | == Introduction == | ||
After completing a comprehensive [[Subjective Assessment of the Equine Patient|subjective assessment]], equine therapists must carry out a functional assessment to identify potential dysfunction in their patients. Equine physiotherapists do not need a pathoanatomic diagnosis to develop management plans for their patients.<ref>Paulekas R, Haussler KK. Principles and practice of therapeutic exercise for horses. Journal of equine veterinary science. 2009;29(12):870-93.</ref><ref name=":0">Goff L. Physiotherapy Assessment for the Equine Athlete. Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract. 2016;32(1):31-47.</ref> Rather, they approach the assessment from a functional perspective, observing and noting any movement dysfunctions / impairments that may be contributing to a problem, in addition to careful palpation of the horse.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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Original Editor - Sasha Chelin Top Contributors - Jess Bell, Tarina van der Stockt, Kim Jackson and Ewa Jaraczewska
Introduction[edit | edit source]
After completing a comprehensive subjective assessment, equine therapists must carry out a functional assessment to identify potential dysfunction in their patients. Equine physiotherapists do not need a pathoanatomic diagnosis to develop management plans for their patients.[1][2] Rather, they approach the assessment from a functional perspective, observing and noting any movement dysfunctions / impairments that may be contributing to a problem, in addition to careful palpation of the horse.[2]
