Base Course outline – Part 1
Topographic and functional anatomy of the equine axial skeleton
Pathology of the axial skeleton
Clinical examination – axial skeleton: in vivo anatomy, static observation, general palpation, motion evaluation
Intro : theory
Topographic and functional anatomy : theory
Static observation : theory, demo and training
Skin and fascia – anatomy, histology, biomechanics and physiology : theory
In vivo anatomy – axial skeleton – landmarks : training
General palpation : theory, demo and training
Motion evaluation – detailed / segmental assessment of the cervical , thoracic, lumbar, lumbosacral and pelvic regions : theory, demo and training
Pathology – axial skeleton : theory
Assignment 1 preparations – topographic anatomy – general palpation – static observation of a selected patient : theory
Base Course outline – Part 2
Chiropractic
Neurophysiology of the locomotion system
Clinical examination – repetition & specific palpation, fore and hind limb exam
Research review – equine spine & pelvis – pathology and diagnostics
Intro & evaluation student assignments no. 1 : theory
Manual Therapy – history – argumentation supporting chiropractic approach in FES : theory
Modern chiropractic – history /philosophy / basics /
mechanisms of action / research : theory
Joint biomechanics and neurophysiologic basis of movement – regulation mechanisms influencing muscular tone, joint motion and pain : theory
In vivo anatomy – axial and peripheral skeleton : landmarks, bony and soft tissue anatomy of the axial skeleton and attachments fore and hind limb : training
Fore & Hind limb : anatomy and clinical exam : theory and training
Clinical exam axial skeleton : specific palpation & repetition static observation, general palpation and motion evaluation spine and pelvis : theory and training
Review recent studies related to pathology and diagnostics of the equine spine and pelvis : theory
Assignment preparation no. 2 : Motion Evaluation spine and pelvis : theory
Base Course outline – Part 3
Anatomy – in vitro
Neurology
Clinical exam – continuation + Dynamic Observation
Clinical treatment – preparation chiropractic treatment techniques : HVLA
Pathology and diagnostics – imaging techniques and diagnostic anaesthesia
Intro & evaluation student assignment no. 2: Motion Evaluation spine and pelvis : theory
In vitro anatomy / disection axial skeleton : training
Topographic anatomy – in vivo : training
Neurology – theory and clinical exam : demo and training
Continuation clinical exam training – Dynamic Observation : theory and practice
repetition static observation, general palpation, motion evaluation and specific palpation : training
Preparation and training chiropractic treatment techniques : training
Practical exam training : demo and training
Preparation assignment no. 3 : Specific Palpation : theory