Integrative Medicine, An Issue of Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

1st Edition, Volume 38-3 - November 7, 2022
Editor: Kevin K. Haussler
Language: English
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In this issue of Veterinary Clinics: Equine Practice, guest editor Kevin K. Haussler brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Integrative Medicine.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Contributors
Forthcoming Issues
Preface
Integrative Medicine in Equine Practice
Key points
What is integrative medicine?
Benefits of integrative medicine
What is an integrative practice?
Models of integrative care
Patient-centered care
Clinics care points
Integrative Philosophy: Case Management
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Optimizing Health – Integrative Medicine & Poor Performance
Key points
Introduction
Making the shift in medical perspective
Integrative therapy modalities in health and performance
Why add integrative therapies in poor performance cases?
A brief review of integrative modalities and roles in poor performance and sports medicine
Practical decision-making using integrative therapies
Summary
Disclosure
Preventative Care: Managing the Geriatric Horse with Integrative Therapies
Key points
Introduction
Use of integrative therapies as a diagnostic aid
Five clinically relevant issues in the geriatric horse
Preventative care using integrative therapy
Clinics care points
Integrative Approach to Neck Pain and Dysfunction
Key points
Introduction
History
Assessment
Diagnostic imaging
Primary treatments
Secondary treatments
Tertiary treatments
Summary
Clinics care points
Clinical Application of Myofascial Therapy in Horses
Key points
Introduction
The fascial system
How is fascia organized?
Myofascial dysfunction
How to palpate superficial and deep myofascial structures?
How to treat superficial and deep myofascial structures?
Myofascial pain
Clinical case examples
Suggestions for the myofascial treatment plan
Discussion
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Spinal Mobilization and Manipulation in Horses
Key points
Introduction
Clinical relevance
Spinal evaluation procedures
Clinical indications
Clinical efficacy
Clinical guidelines
Clinical case
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Clinical Application of Acupuncture in Equine Practice
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Clinical Application of Chinese Herbal Medicine in Equine Practice
Key points
Introduction
Eastern and western perspectives on herbal medicine
Herbal dosage and usage
Regulation and legislation
Safety and adversity
Clinical applications
Summary
Clinics care points
Rehabilitation: Proprioception, Incoordination, and Paresis
Key points
Introduction
Summary
Clinics care points
Therapeutic Exercises for Equine Sacroiliac Joint Pain and Dysfunction
Key points
Introduction
Functional anatomy
Sacroiliac pain and dysfunction
Joint motion
Neutral zone
Muscle systems
Altered joint loading
Clinical signs
Pain localization and exercise
Rehabilitation considerations
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data
Tack Fit and Use
Key points
Introduction
The saddle
Bridles
Bits
Clinics care points
Managing the Rider
Key points
Introduction
Points of contact
Assessing the rider
Pelvis and lumbar spine
Hip joint
Trunk and shoulder
Knee and ankle
Elbow and wrist
Head and neck
General practical guidelines for riders
Summary
Clinics care points
Supplementary data