Base Course outline – Part 1
Topographic and functional anatomy of the equine axial skeleton
Pathology of the axial skeleton
Clinical examination – axial skeleton: in vivo anatomy, static observation, general palpation, motion evaluation
Intro : theory
Topographic and functional anatomy : theory
Static observation : theory, demo and training
Skin and fascia – anatomy, histology, biomechanics and physiology : theory
In vivo anatomy – axial skeleton
General palpation : theory, demo and training
Motion evaluation – detailed / segmental assessment of the cervical , thoracic, lumbar, lumbosacral and pelvic regions : theory, demo and training
Pathology – axial skeleton : theory
Assignment 1 preparations – topographic anatomy – general palpation – static observation of a selected patient : theory
Base Course outline – Part 2
Chiropractic
Neurophysiology of the locomotion system
Human medicine based insights in kinematics and pathology of the axial skeleton
Clinical examination – repetition & specific palpation, fore and hind limb exam, observation – dynamic conditions-unridden
Intro & evaluation student assignments no. 1 : theory
Manual Therapy – history – argumentation supporting chiropractic approach in FES : theory
Modern chiropractic – history /philosophy / basics /
mechanisms of action / research : theory
Joint biomechanics and neurophysiologic basis of movement – regulation mechanisms influencing muscular tone, joint motion and pain : theory
Pain in the horse : studies and mechanisms
In vivo anatomy – axial and peripheral skeleton : landmarks, bony and soft tissue anatomy of the axial skeleton and attachments fore and hind limb
Fore & Hind limb
Clinical exam axial skeleton : specific palpation & repetition static observation, general palpation and motion evaluation spine and pelvis : theory and training
Assignment preparation no. 2 : Motion Evaluation spine and pelvis : theory
Base Course outline – Part 3
Functional anatomy – dissection
Neurology
Neuromotor control
Clinical treatment – preparation chiropractic treatment techniques : HVLA observation in dynamic conditions – ridden
Imaging techniques and diagnostic anaesthesia – axial skeleton
Intro & evaluation student assignment no. 2: Motion Evaluation spine and pelvis : theory
In vitro anatomy / dissection axial skeleton
Topographic anatomy – in vivo : training
Neurology
Neuromotor control – state of the art human studies
Continuation clinical exam training – Dynamic Observation – under saddle
repetition static observation, general palpation, motion evaluation and specific palpation : training
Preparation and training chiropractic treatment techniques : training
Practical exam training : theory, demo and training
Preparation assignment no. 3 : Specific Palpation : theory