Society demands veterinary professionals specialized in equidae and with extensive knowledge in functional anatomy. Think no more and train with us”

The postgraduate certificate in Functional Anatomy has been designed to train professionals from this field in this area, so that they are able to offer more personalized treatments to their patients, since the detailed knowledge of the Functional Anatomy of the Horse allows for the clinical recognition of multiple skeletal pathologies that must be addressed with different treatment methods through Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation.

This program covers the most significant aspects of functional anatomy and biomechanical characteristics in the main locomotor units of the horse: thoracic limb, pelvic limb and dorsal line. On the other hand, the natural movements are analyzed, as well as the technical demands of specific exercises in the sports modalities of jumping and dressage, fundamentally. The possible locomotive modifications induced by the frame, type of track and sports equipment are also detailed.

This postgraduate certificate provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity, works on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and develops responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills within the essential teamwork.

As it is an online program, students will not be bound by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but rather, they can access the content at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life. 

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate certificate in Functional Anatomy. It's the perfect opportunity to advance in your career"

This postgraduate certificate in Functional Anatomy contains the most complete and up-to-date educational program on the market. The most outstanding characteristics of this program are:

• Practical cases presented by experts in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in functional anatomy
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to expand your existing knowledge in Functional Anatomy” 

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of physiotherapy, who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned and experienced experts in Functional Anatomy. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The Postgraduate Certificate in Functional Anatomy is aimed at aiding the professional's performance with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector. 

Our goal is to provide quality training so that our students become the best in their profession"

General Objectives

• Examine the different methods of objective measurement of the horse’s locomotor pattern by means of biomechanical studies
• Analyze the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the main locomotor units of the horse
• Define movement patterns in the horses natural gaits.
• Examine the locomotor demands and specific exercises in the main equestrian sport disciplines

Specific Objectives

• Characterize the air of walk, trot and canter from the kinetic and kinematic point of view
• Examine the influence of neck position on the biomechanics of the dorsum and pelvis
• Analyze the biomechanical characteristics of the pelvic limb and its relationship with the quality of the gait, trot and canter
• Analyze locomotor modifications associated with speed and training in the horse
• Characterize the biomechanical alterations found in claudication
• Develop variations in movement quality induced by patient age and genetics
• Evaluate the influence of the morphological characteristics of the hoof on the biomechanics of the thoracic limb
• Analyze the different types of shoeing and their effect on the biomechanical characteristics of the horse's hoof
• Establish the interaction of the saddle and rider on the horse's locomotor pattern
• Evaluate the effect of different embouchures and performance systems on the characteristics of the horse's movement

A path to achieve training and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"