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Physiotherapists do not play a significant role in the management of horses with forelimb injuries. Usually these animals will require veterinarian intervention - any soft tissue involvement that physiotherapists can help to manage is often compensatory. | Physiotherapists do not play a significant role in the management of horses with forelimb injuries. Usually these animals will require veterinarian intervention - any soft tissue involvement that physiotherapists can help to manage is often compensatory. | ||
This page will discuss key considerations for the animal physiotherapist, including the importance of working closely with the multidisciplinary team (i.e. veterinarian, farrier, rider), the need to obtain a thorough history, as well as the basics of assessment and physiotherapy interventions. | This page will discuss key considerations for the animal physiotherapist, including the importance of working closely with the multidisciplinary team (i.e. veterinarian, farrier, rider), the need to obtain a thorough history, as well as the basics of assessment and physiotherapy interventions. | ||
Revision as of 10:57, 15 March 2021
Original Editor - Jess Bell Top Contributors - Jess Bell, Tarina van der Stockt, Kim Jackson and Stacy Schiurring
This page is currently undergoing work, but please come back later to check out new information!
Introduction Physiotherapists do not play a significant role in the management of horses with forelimb injuries. Usually these animals will require veterinarian intervention - any soft tissue involvement that physiotherapists can help to manage is often compensatory. This page will discuss key considerations for the animal physiotherapist, including the importance of working closely with the multidisciplinary team (i.e. veterinarian, farrier, rider), the need to obtain a thorough history, as well as the basics of assessment and physiotherapy interventions.
