ASC509 Horse Rehabilitation (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Animal and Vet Science (ANVET)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
In this subject the pathophysiology of equine sporting injuries is examined, together with natural bodily repair processes of the equine musculoskeletal system. The causes and consequences of injuries common to particular equestrian disciplines will be examined, including factors that impact on the prognosis of each injury. This knowledge will be built on to further examine opportunities in assisting the timely and successful rehabilitation of sport horses. This will include administration of first aid to an injured equine athlete and developing competency in applying various bandages. Comparative aspects of various therapies will be examined, including their mode of action and the factors that contribute to achieving a successful outcome. The role of veterinarians and physiotherapists in equine rehabilitation will be discussed. Students will develop skills in application of routine stretching exercises and simple massage techniques to sport horses as part of an attempt at injury prevention.
There will be a residential school as part of this subject.
This subject is clearly differentiated from the paired subject, ASC309, in that the learning objectives and assessment clearly reflect the higher level offering appropriate to Master level learning.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance * | Wagga Wagga |
*This subject offering contains a residential school. Please view following information for further details.
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ASC509
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Animal Anatomy & Physiology, Cell Biochemistry & Equine Locomotion
Enrolment restrictions:
Postgraduate Sudents Only.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the causes, pathophysiology and consequences of common equine sport injuries;
- be able to differentially diagnose typical injuries that relate to specific equestrian disciplines;
- be able to list the objectives and components of an equine rehabilitation program and describe the physiological basis of such programs;
- be able to describe in detail the tissue specific healing processes of the equine locomotor system and link this to likely prognosis;
- be able to administer appropriate first aid to an injured horse;
- be able to demonstrate competency in bandaging equine limbs;
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role of veterinarians and physiotherapists in an equine rehabilitation program;
- be able to list and discuss complementary therapies available to equine athletes; and
- be able to demonstrate developing skills in routine stretching and massage of sport horses, particularly in a warm-up and cool-down situation.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Administration of first aid to an injured sport horse
- Pathophysiology of equine sporting injuries
- Tissue specific healing process
- Factors influencing risk of equine sport injuries
- Formulating an equine rehabilitation program
- The role of veterinarians and equine physiotherapists
- Critical assessment of complementary therapies available to injured sport horses
- Injury prevention, including preventive stretching, massage as part of a warm up and cool down exercise program.
Residential School
This subject contains a compulsory 4 day residential school.
The purpose of the residential school is to give students hands-on experience in activities relating to the theory of the subject.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.