Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery: Basic and clinical sciences of the equine athlete | 3 Edition

Details about Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery: Basic and clinical sciences of the equine athlete:

• Comprehensive coverage is based on sound research and evidence-based practice, and provides an understanding of the physiologic processes underlying the responses of horses to exercise and physical conditioning, from musculoskeletal and respiratory disorders to nutrition and physical rehabilitation.
• International perspective on equine athletics includes guidelines pertinent to different geographic areas and racing jurisdictions.
• Complementary and alternative therapies are explored, as well as physical therapy and chiropractic therapy for athletic horses.
• Coverage of abnormalities of the upper airway is now divided into two chapters: Disease of the Nasopharynx and Diseases of the Larynx and Trachea.
• Coverage of diseases of the heart is divided into two chapters: Arrhythmias in Equine Athletes and Structural Heart Disease of Equine Athletes.
• Nearly 900 drawings and clinical photos depict equine anatomy, testing, and treatment scenarios.
• High-quality artwork includes new radiographic, ultrasonographic, CAT scan, and MRI images to aid understanding and diagnosis.
• Expert Consult website includes a fully searchable version of the entire text with each new print purchase.