Focus on the Equine Spine (FES) is an international educational program for veterinarians, licensed (animal) physiotherapists interested in the pathology, diagnostics, treatment and management of neck, back and sacropelvic disorders in the horse.
This continuing education involves a base and advanced course, which respectively focuses on diagnostics and therapy/management, in theory and practice.
The courses are held in the Netherlands and consist of two 4-days modules plus 12 extra practical trainings in total. Both courses are completed by a theory and practical exam.
Structured observation
General and segmental spinal assessment
Chiropractic treatment
Course basics are:
The conscious and full implementation of the course material into the veterinary setting ;
The course material being offered against evidence based backgrounds ;
An interprofessional and multidisciplinary approach in diagnosis, therapy and management of equine spinal-related disorders ;
Integration of the axial and peripheral skeleton ;
Equal dividing of theory and practical portions ;
Systematic continuing education for graduates and instructors.
