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Why study at TECH?
We want you to develop the skills necessary to perform fast and effective treatments for sports injuries in horses, and that's why we offer you the best knowledge in this area"
In recent years, thanks and to the introduction of advanced imaging techniques in equine medicine, many advances have been made in diagnosis as well as in conventional and physiotherapeutic treatment. 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 of great incidence 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 race horses.
Despite the individual factor of each horse, this program develops a series of general recommendations for the management of these injuries and the particularities by disciplines. This knowledge, as well as the development of rehabilitation programs and the application of physiotherapy in the different pathologies is of vital importance for the equine physiotherapist.
Thus, this program will define the most common pathologies of the thoracic limb, explained by anatomical areas and presenting the latest advances in diagnosis, as well as the approach at field or hospital level.
This Postgraduate certificate provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity, working on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and developing 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.
Do not miss the opportunity to take this Postgraduate certificate in Sport Injuries and Management in Horses. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"
This Postgraduate certificate in Sport Injuries and Management in Horses 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
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, 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 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 Sport Injuries and Management in Horses"
Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the veterinary field, who contribute their expertise to this specialization, 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 education programmed to learn 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 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 Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge in this field"
Syllabus
The structure of the content has been designed by the best professionals in the Equine Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to Veterinary.
We have the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too"
Module 1. Common Injuries in Sport Horses: Diagnosis, Conventional Treatment, Rehabilitation Programs and Physiotherapy Thoracic Limb Part I
1.1. Introduction
1.2. Hoof
1.2.1. Capsule: Laminitis, Quarters, Cancker
1.2.2. Arthrosis
1.2.3. Collateral
1.2.4. Deep Flexor
1.2.5. Podotrochlear Apparatus
1.2.6. Phalanges
1.3. Metacarpophalangeal Joint
1.4. Digital Sheath
1.5. Metacarpal Region
1.5.1. Superficial Digital Flexor
1.5.2. Deep Digital Flexor
1.5.3. Ligament Check
1.5.4. Suspensory Ligament
1.6. Pathology of the Carpus
1.7. Carpal Sheath
1.8. Radius, Elbow and Shoulder Pathology
1.9. Conventional Treatments of the Most Frequent Pathologies of the Thoracic Limb and Their Monitoring
1.10. Physiotherapeutic Treatments, Rehabilitation Protocols and Physiotherapy Treatment of the Most Frequent Pathologies of the Thoracic Limb
1.10.1. Particularities According to Sport Discipline: Dressage/Jumping/Raid/Complete/Speed Races
Module 2. Module. Treatment, Rehabilitation Programs and Physiotherapy Pelvic Limb Part II
2.1. Introduction
2.2. Common Pathologies Distal to the Tarsus in the Pelvic Limb
2.2.1. Hoof
2.2.2. Metacarpophalangeal Joint
2.2.3. Sheath and Tendons
2.3. Suspensory Ligament of the Fetlock
2.4. Tarsal Pathology
2.5. Tibia and Stifle Pathology
2.6. Hip and Pelvis Pathology
2.7. Spine Pathology
2.7.1. Cervical Pathology
2.7.2. Thoracic Pathology
2.7.2.1. Spinal Processes
2.7.2.2. Joint Facets
2.7.2.3. Vertebral Bodies
2.7.3. Lumbosacral-Iliac
2.8. Conventional Treatments of the Most Frequent Pathologies of the pelvic Limb and Spine
2.8.1. Arthrosis
2.8.2. Bone Tissue
2.8.3. Soft Tissues
2.9. Physiotherapeutic Treatments, Rehabilitation Protocols of the Most Frequent Pathologies of the Pelvic Limb and Spine
2.9.1. Particularities According to Sports Discipline
2.10. Monitoring of Pelvic Limb and Spine Injuri
This program will allow you to advance in your career comfortably"
Postgraduate Certificate in Sport Injuries and Management in Horses
In recent years, the introduction of advanced imaging techniques in Equine Medicine has allowed important advances in both diagnosis and conventional and physiotherapeutic treatment. In fact, injury monitoring and rehabilitation have become important aspects in this field. Although the study of musculoskeletal problems in horses is complex, it is of great importance in Equine Medicine, as it is one of the most common causes of decreased performance and can cause significant economic loss to the owner of competition or race horses. Since each horse has individual characteristics, this Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Injuries and Management in the Horse offers general recommendations for the management of injuries and their particularities by discipline.
Master the clinical signs associated with each thoracic pathology
This Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Injuries and Management in the Horse addresses the most common pathologies of the thoracic limb, explained by anatomical areas and presenting the latest advances in diagnosis and approach in the field or hospital. In addition, it provides students with specialized tools and skills to develop their professional activity successfully, including responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of the work and communication skills to work in a team. In addition, the degree is taught exclusively online, which allows the student to access the contents at any time of the day, without being conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to face-to-face teaching centers. Undoubtedly, this makes it easier to balance their work or personal life with this great academic opportunity.