The Athletic horse : principles and practice of equine sports medicine
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Bibliographic Information
The Athletic horse : principles and practice of equine sports medicine
Saunders, c1994
1st ed
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Description and Table of Contents
Description
This is the first book to deal comprehensively with the basic science of exercise physiology in horses and its practical implications. Organized into two primary sections, the first half details basic structure and function, and considers the major body systems in depth. The second half features the practical applications of exercise science.
Table of Contents
Structural Considerations: Overview of Performance and Sports Medicine. Comparative Aspects of Exercise Physiology. Conformation, Gait, And Biomechanics. Energetics and Performance. Hematology and Biochemistry. Respiratory System- Anatomy, Physiology and Adaptations to Exercise and Training. Cardiovascular System- Anatomy, Physiology and Adaptations to Exercise and Training. Muscle-Anatomy, Physiology and Adaptations to Exercise and Training. Thermoregulation. Practical Considerations: Nutrition and the Athletic Horse. Evaluation of Performance Potenital. Clinical Exercise Testing. Assessing Fitness During Trainign. Assessment of the Poor Performance Horse. New Diagnostic Modalities in Equine Sports Medicine. Lameness- Approaches to Therapy and Rehabilitation. Transport Stress. Training Regimens- Overview, Throroughbred Training, Standardbred Training, Endurance Training, Eventing Training, Showjumping. Drugs and Performance.
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