Equine Osteopathy
The American doctor Andrew Taylor Still founded osteopathy in 1874.
He was the third son of a pioneer doctor, under whom he apprenticed at the culmination of the Jacksonian era (1829 - 1837) this era encouraged independent thought and the development of new disciplines to improve quality of life.
Dr.
Still believed that the body was self-healing and in order for it to function correctly it needed a healthy, continuous nerve and blood supply.
The system of manipulation he devised was intended to realign the body of any abnormalities and release any blockages caused through tension or trauma.
Traditional osteopathy is defined by the Canadian College of Osteopathy to be - "A natural medicine which aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalance.
To achieve this goal the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation and works with the position, mobility and quality of the tissues.
" Philippe Druelle, DO.
Veterinary Osteopathy is a practice working with the same principles and using similar theory to that of human osteopathy.
The specific manipulative techniques used by Equine Osteopaths are modified to take into account the difference between human and equine anatomy.
It includes soft tissue massage, and manual techniques of adjustment to improve circulation and reduce pain.
Veterinary Osteopaths have been successful in treating and relieving a wide range of musculoskeletal problems in domesticated animals, in particular with the horse where freedom of movement and soundness are so critical for it's working life.
On the first visit a Veterinary Osteopath will require a full medical history of the animal concerned, including any knowledge of previous injuries or operations and past treatment.
They will also want to know if the animal is currently undergoing any other medical treatment or is taking any medication.
The Osteopath will then assess the horse's paces at walk and trot before conducting a complete osteopathic examination.
Once the nature of the condition of the horse has been determined, Osteopathic treatment may be directed to help the horse regain optimal circulation and restore the natural ability of the horse's body to regulate and heal itself.
He was the third son of a pioneer doctor, under whom he apprenticed at the culmination of the Jacksonian era (1829 - 1837) this era encouraged independent thought and the development of new disciplines to improve quality of life.
Dr.
Still believed that the body was self-healing and in order for it to function correctly it needed a healthy, continuous nerve and blood supply.
The system of manipulation he devised was intended to realign the body of any abnormalities and release any blockages caused through tension or trauma.
Traditional osteopathy is defined by the Canadian College of Osteopathy to be - "A natural medicine which aims to restore function in the body by treating the causes of pain and imbalance.
To achieve this goal the Osteopathic Manual Practitioner relies on the quality and finesse of his/her palpation and works with the position, mobility and quality of the tissues.
" Philippe Druelle, DO.
Veterinary Osteopathy is a practice working with the same principles and using similar theory to that of human osteopathy.
The specific manipulative techniques used by Equine Osteopaths are modified to take into account the difference between human and equine anatomy.
It includes soft tissue massage, and manual techniques of adjustment to improve circulation and reduce pain.
Veterinary Osteopaths have been successful in treating and relieving a wide range of musculoskeletal problems in domesticated animals, in particular with the horse where freedom of movement and soundness are so critical for it's working life.
On the first visit a Veterinary Osteopath will require a full medical history of the animal concerned, including any knowledge of previous injuries or operations and past treatment.
They will also want to know if the animal is currently undergoing any other medical treatment or is taking any medication.
The Osteopath will then assess the horse's paces at walk and trot before conducting a complete osteopathic examination.
Once the nature of the condition of the horse has been determined, Osteopathic treatment may be directed to help the horse regain optimal circulation and restore the natural ability of the horse's body to regulate and heal itself.
