We offer you comprehensive training that will allow you to effectively diagnose and treat sports injuries in horses, achieving better benefits in their recovery”

The study of musculoskeletal problems in horses is a complex process, but it is of considerable impact in Equine Physiotherapy. 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 race horses. That’s why, carrying out precise diagnoses of sports injuries is vitally important to improve the health of these animals, achieving better performance both in the short and long term. 

In this program we will define the most common musculoskeletal pathologies, taught by anatomical areas and presenting the latest advances in diagnosis, as well as the approach at field or hospital level. In this way, the physiotherapist will be able to increase their capacity to treat this type of pathologies, achieving successful therapeutic interventions for their patients. 

This postgraduate certificate provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity, work on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and develop 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 with us. It's the perfect opportunity to advance in your career"

This postgraduate certificate in Sports Injuries and Management in Horses 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 sports injuries and management in 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 certificate is the best investment you can make in selecting a refresher program to update your knowledge in Sports Injuries and Management in Horses" 

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 learning programmed to train 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 sports injuries and horse handling. 

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 Sports Injuries and Management in Horses is aimed at facilitating 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

• Develop the most common pathologies of the locomotor system in equine athletes, their diagnosis and possibilities for conventional treatments and physiotherapy
• Present new techniques for the diagnosis and monitoring of injuries caused by pathologies
• Propose new treatments based on publications and analyze previous treatments
• Establish general recommendations for the treatment design and rehabilitation of injuries

Specific Objectives

• Present the most frequent pathologies by region, as well as their etiopathology, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation
• Recognize clinical signs associated with each pathology
• Evaluate treatment options for each pathology according to scientific publications and experience
• Compile images according to the pathology to present examples of clinical cases
• Establish differential diagnoses that cause similar clinical signs
• Develop different therapies for each pathology
• Generate methodical knowledge for the diagnosis of forelimb lameness
• Determine guidelines for the design of individualized rehabilitation programs

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