Veterinarians with expertise in horse locomotor pathologies can help extend the sporting life of these competition animals"

This postgraduate diploma in Locomotor Pathologies of the Sport Horse, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation approaches this discipline though the experience of several internationally accredited rehabilitation specialists, including information that cannot be found in any other online or classroom program, delivered by a faculty of the highest level.

Effective treatment and rehabilitation of sports horse pathologies requires accurate diagnosis. For this, a detailed anamnesis, clinical examination, use of the correct diagnostic tools and, finally, the application of a treatment to aid the horse's sporting recovery must be carried out.

This postgraduate diploma addresses the most relevant pathologies in detail and the most appropriate diagnostic methods for the musculoskeletal system for equine physiotherapists. 

In recent years, thanks in part to the introduction of advanced imaging techniques in equine medicine, many advances have been made in diagnosis as well as in conventional treatment and physiotherapy. Injury monitoring and rehabilitation have gained importance in the field of equine medicine. 

The study of musculoskeletal problems in the horse is a complex process, but very common in equine medicine. It is one of the most frequent causes of decreased performance in this species and, therefore, can represent a significant economic loss for the owner in the case of competition or racehorses. 

This postgraduate diploma provides students with specialist tools and skills to enhance their professional practice and work 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.

In addition, as it is an online postgraduate diploma, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their academic life.

Don't miss the opportunity to take this postgraduate diploma in Locomotor Pathologies of the Sport Horse, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"

This postgraduate diploma in Locomotor Pathologies of the Sport Horse, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation 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
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation of Locomotor Pathologies in Sport Horses
• 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 in selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge in Locomotor Pathologies of the Sport Horse"

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. orse.

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 education programmed to learn 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 diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of locomotor pathologies of the sport horse.

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 in this field"

This program in Locomotor Pathologies of the Sport Horse, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation 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

• Gain essential knowledge for obtaining and reading diagnostic images
• Acquire knowledge of diagnostic technique and its clinical application
• Assess the different pathologies and their clinical significance
• Provide the foundation on which to establish adequate psysiotherapeutic treatment
• Explore the most common locomotor system pathologies in equine athletes, their diagnosis and options for conventional treatments and physiotherapy 
• Present new techniques to diagnose and monitor pathology lesions
• Propose new treatments based on publications and analyze previous treatments
• Establish general recommendations to design treatment and rehabilitation for injuries

Specific objectives

Module 1. Diagnostic Imaging for the Diagnosis of Problems Treatable with Physiotherapy

• Establish a protocol for diagnostic imaging screening
• Identify which technique is necessary in each case
• Build expertise in each anatomical area
• Establish a diagnosis that aids effective treatment of the patient
• Determine the various diagnostic techniques and the contributions each makes to the examination
• Examine the normal anatomy of the different areas to be explored with the different forms of imaging
• Recognize individual anatomical variations
• Assess incidental findings and their possible clinical impact
• Establish significant disorders with different diagnostic methods and their interpretation
• Provide an accurate diagnosis to assist in the establishment of an appropriate treatment

Module 2. Common Injuries in Sport Horses: Diagnosis, Conventional Treatment, Rehabilitation Programs and Physiotherapy Thoracic Limb Part I

• Present the most frequent thoracic pathologies, as well as their etiopathology, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation 
• Recognize clinical signs associated to each thoracic pathology 
• Evaluate conventional treatment options for the most frequent thoracic limb pathologies and subsequent monitoring 
• Know the available physiotherapeutic treatments, rehabilitation protocols and physiotherapy treatments of the most frequent thoracic limb pathologies 

Module 3. Common Injuries in Sport Horses: Diagnosis, Conventional Treatment, Rehabilitation Programs and Physiotherapy Pelvic Limb Part II

• Compile images for each pathology to present examples of clinical cases 
• Establish differential diagnoses that cause similar clinical signs 
• Develop different therapies for each pathology 
• Gain methodical knowledge for the diagnosis of forelimb lameness 
• Determine guidelines to design individualized rehabilitation programs 

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