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Joint Mobilization and Manipulation for the Equine Athlete
1Department of Clinical Sciences, Gail Holmes Equine Orthopaedic Research Center, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, 300 West Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|March 26, 2016
Summary
Veterinary joint mobilization and manipulation aid in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems. These therapies, especially spinal manipulation in horses, can reduce pain and improve flexibility, but require trained professionals for safety.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary medicine
- Musculoskeletal therapy
- Manual therapy
Background:
- Joint mobilization and manipulation are key diagnostic and therapeutic tools for musculoskeletal conditions in animals.
- Soft tissue and joint mobilization assess joint range of motion and treat disorders.
- Spinal manipulation offers benefits for horses, including pain reduction and improved spinal kinematics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic applications of joint mobilization and manipulation in veterinary medicine.
- To emphasize the benefits of spinal manipulation in equine patients.
- To underscore the importance of specialized training for practitioners.
Main Methods:
- Review of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in veterinary musculoskeletal medicine.
- Analysis of the effects of soft tissue and joint mobilization on joint function.
- Evaluation of spinal manipulation outcomes in horses.
Main Results:
- Joint mobilization and manipulation are effective for assessing and treating musculoskeletal issues.
- Spinal manipulation in horses demonstrated efficacy in reducing pain, enhancing flexibility, decreasing muscle tone, and improving spinal symmetry.
- Potential for misuse and safety concerns necessitate qualified practitioners.
Conclusions:
- Joint mobilization and manipulation are valuable veterinary interventions for musculoskeletal disorders.
- Spinal manipulation shows significant positive effects in equine therapy.
- Ensuring safety requires that these therapies be administered exclusively by specially trained veterinarians or licensed human manual therapists.
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