Animal Physiotherapy

Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Catherine McGowan

Chapter 2 Applied animal behaviour: assessment, pain and aggression 3
Daniel Mills, Suzanne Millman and Emily Levine

2.1 Introduction 3

2.1.1 Assessment of animal behaviour 4

2.2 Pain 7

2.3 Aggression 11

2.4 Conclusion 12

References 12

Further reading 13

Chapter 3 Applied animal nutrition 14
Linda M. Fleeman and Elizabeth Owens

3.1 Small animal nutrition 14

3.2 Applied equine nutrition 21

References 29

Chapter 4 Applied animal biomechanics 32
Lesley Goff and Narelle Stubbs

4.1 Introduction 32

4.2 Joint biomechanics 32

4.3 Biomechanics of the vertebral joints 34

4.4 Canine vertebral column 34

4.5 Equine vertebral column 37

4.6 Canine peripheral joints 39

4.7 Equine peripheral joints 41

4.8 Mechanics of locomotion: the dog 44

4.9 Mechanics of locomotion: the horse 45

4.10 Considerations in sport-specific pathology 49

4.11 Biomechanics of the equine foot 52

4.12 Conclusion 53

References 53

Further reading 55

Chapter 5 Comparative exercise physiology 56
Catherine McGowan and Brian Hampson

5.1 Introduction 56

5.2 Principles of exercise physiology 56

5.3 The pathway of oxygen 58

5.4 Cardiorespiratory function during exercise 59

5.5 The effect of training 60

5.6 Detraining 61

5.7 Applied exercise physiology 61

5.8 High altitude training 62

5.9 Maximal performance and factors limiting maximal performance in the horse 62

5.10 Training the sled dog (Husky) 65

5.11 Programme phases 67

5.12 Aims of the programme design 69

5.13 Training the racing Greyhound 69

5.14 Aims of the programme design 70

References 71

Chapter 6 Equine and canine lameness 73
Nicholas Malikides, Thomas McGowan and Matthew Pead

6.1 Equine lameness 73

6.2 Canine lameness 91

References 100

Further reading 101

Chapter 7 Neurological and muscular conditions 102
Philip A. Moses and Catherine McGowan

7.1

Dr Catherine McGowan is a veterinarian with an interest in equine performance. She has her PhD in Equine Exercise Physiology and Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (UK) Diploma in Equine Internal Medicine. She developed and coordinated the Royal Veterinary College's Masters and Post Graduate Diplomas in Veterinary Physiotherapy and the University of Queensland's Masters of Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy).

Lesley Goff is a Physiotherapist who completed Masters programs in both Manipulative Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Science and practised in animal physiotherapy before completing her Masters of Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy). She is currently still at the University of Queensland both teaching for the Animal Physiotherapy Masters program and completing her PhD on sacroiliac joint dysfunction in horses.

Narelle Stubbs is a Physiotherapist who practised as an animal physiotherapist and ACPAT Category A Member in the UK and Australia, including being the official physiotherapist for the Australian Equestrian team (horses and riders) since 1998, before completing her Masters of Animal Studies (Animal Physiotherapy). She is currently still at the University of Queensland both teaching for the Animal Physiotherapy Masters program and completing her PhD on back pain in horses.

"[T]he author s focus on active rehabilitation, careful evaluation of the patient and assesment of biomechanics in the current textbooks places this book high in the ranking of texts in the field.... we are sure that Animal Physiotherapy, Assesment, Treatment and Rehabilitation will be a valuable addition to the library of animal physiotherapists and all those interested to know more about the area of veterinary treatment." European Journal Companion Animal Practice
" Animal Physiotherapy: Assessment, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Animals represents a new addition to this area and offers a survey of the basic principles and techniques relevant to this field of practice. Divided into equine and companion animal chapters, this book provides an introduction to many important physiologic principles as well as an overview of many of the more common pathologic conditions a practitioner may encounter. In addition, methods of assessment and techniques of therapy are covered.... The use of various case studies, charts, tables, photographs, and highlighted key points serves to further enhance the ability of readers to understand the text. This book should serve as an additional resource for veterinary students and established veterinarians who seek to better understand the principles and techniques relating to the practice of animal rehabilitation." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

"This book is very comprehensive and a mine of information for physiotherapists.... A useful addition to a practice library." Veterinary Times