Equine Rehabilitation is a growing discipline that requires trained professionals to care for horses"

This postgraduate diploma in Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics approaches this discipline through the experience of several internationally accredited rehabilitation specialists, and includes information that cannot be found in any other online or classroom program, delivered by a teaching staff of the highest level.

When talking about equine physiotherapy, manual therapy is one of the main forms of treatment, providing flexibility, analgesia, muscle relaxation and many other positive effects on the tissues, as well as being one of the most appreciated treatments during competition.

This therapy encompasses a wide range of techniques with different effects on the tissues, including massage, myofascial techniques, stretching and joint manipulations. All these techniques are useful for the rehabilitation, as well as the physical maintenance of sport horses, so it is essential to have a thorough knowledge of them.

This program will also address everything related to electrophysical therapies that help treat and prevent injuries as part of equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Most of the equipment to be analyzed represents a significant investment for the veterinary physiotherapist, so it is necessary to understand the underlying scientific concepts and the therapeutic effects and applications in order to choose the most appropriate therapies for the cases that often arise in clinical practice. 

It should also be born in mind that the development and maintenance of sporting ability in horses is essential due to the increasing popularity of different sporting disciplines. This has led to an increased demand for complementary therapies such as acupuncture, neuromuscular taping and spinal manipulation, among others. 

This postgraduate diploma provides students with specialist tools and skills to enhance their professional practice and works on key competencies such as knowledge of the day-to-day realities of veterinary professionals and responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills for effective teamwork.

Don't miss the opportunity to take this postgraduate diploma in Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"

This postgraduate diploma in Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• The latest developments in Equine Rehabilitation Therapies
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Equine Rehabilitation Therapies
• 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 diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge in Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics'

Its teaching staff includes veterinary professionals, who bring their professional experience to this program, as well as recognised 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 learning programmed to study in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist 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 Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics. 

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

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge of Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics"

The postgraduate diploma in Equine Rehabilitation Therapeutics is aimed at facilitating the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and most innovative treatments in the sector.  

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

General objectives

• Analyze the different forms of manual therapy, their applications and effects on the horse
• Identify the appropriate forms of manual treatment for each case
• Develop competencies in the application of the different treatments
• Establish treatment using different forms of manual therapy
• Analyze the electrophysical therapies used in equine physiotherapy
• Establish the physicochemical foundations on which these therapies are based
• Explore its indications, application methodology, contraindications and risks
• Determine the most appropriate treatments for each pathology from a therapeutic and scientific point of view, based on evidence
• Analyze the fundamental concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
• Identify all the points to be treated according to TCM
• Establish an appropriate methodology for an acupuncture treatment approach
• Justify the selection of each technique and/or acupuncture points
• Analyze the characteristics of proprioceptive elastic taping
• Define proprioceptive elastic taping application techniques
• Identify cases where proprioceptive elastic taping can be applied

Specific objectives

Module 1. Manual Therapy

• Analyze different types of passive kinesitherapy and joint mobilizations
• Develop the methodology of massage and its applications
• Examine existing stretches in horses and their applications
• Develop myofascial therapy techniques and their influence on the horse
• Define "trigger points" and their consequences
• Establish the existing treatments for trigger points and their execution
• Analyze joint manipulative techniques and application methodology

Module 2. Electrophysical Agents in Equine Physiotherapy

• Analyze the use of analgesic electrotherapy and muscle stimulation, its application, scientific basis, indications and contraindications
• Identify possible applications of percutaneous electrolysis, as well as its scientific basis, indications and contraindications
• Evaluate the clinical use of diathermy and its application in the horse
• Develop knowledge on the clinical use of therapeutic lasers
• Determine the relationship of dose to power, frequency and penetration for effective and safe laser treatment
• Define the uses of shock waves in veterinary medicine and their application in different pathologies
• Propose different protocols for the application of electrophysical agents

Module 3. Complementary Modalities: Neuromuscular Taping and Acupuncture

• Define the most important aspects of TCM at the clinical level
• Analyze the effect of acupuncture at the clinical level
• Specifically evaluate the different meridians in horses
• Compile information on the advantages and disadvantages of available acupuncture techniques
• Analyze the response obtained in pretreatment scans
• Justify the selection of acupuncture points in reference to the response to the pre-treatment scan
• Propose work methodologies for horses with musculoskeletal problems
• Analyze the mechanisms of action of proprioceptive taping
• Develop proprioceptive elastic taping application techniques
• Identify neuromuscular taping techniques according to the diagnosis reached
• Develop the integration of taping techniques and exercise in rehabilitation programs

An opportunity created for professionals who are looking for an intensive and effective program to take a significant step forward in their career”