All posts by McTimoney Animal
A preliminary study to investigate the prevalence and progression of pelvic axial rotations among neonate foals.
29/06/2016 by McTimoney Animal
in Pelvic symmetry
The importance of symmetry and musculoskeletal well-being in the ridden horse is widely acknowledged
Pelvic asymmetries may be present in new born foals, or certainly develop very early in life.
Positive evidence of pelvic axial asymmetry from birth to 8-9 weeks of age in foals.
A preliminary study on the effects of head and neck position during feeding on the alignment of the cervical vertebrae in horses.
29/06/2016 by McTimoney Animal
in Musculoskeletal symmetry
The method of feeding hay to horses (floor, haynet, Haybar) affects the head and neck position on a daily basis.
Study suggests an effect on the musculoskeletal system, with notable differences in areas of muscle tension.
May imply a link between how horses are fed and their musculoskeletal health
A preliminary study of the effect of manual chiropractic treatment on the splenius muscle in horses when measured by surface electromyography.
29/11/2014 by McTimoney Animal
in Treatment effects
Evidence of a statistically significant reduction in splenius muscle activity following chiropractic treatment (McTimoney method).
Measuring muscle activity in a stabilising muscle of the spine may be a useful method of determining the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment in horses
The effects of manual chiropractic (McTimoney) and instrument assisted chiropractic on spinal mechanical nociceptive thresholds (MNTs) in flat racehorses without clinical signs.
29/11/2014 by McTimoney Animal
in Treatment effects
Positive evidence that McTimoney chiropractic and instrument assisted chiropractic using an Integrator treatments on horses reduces sensitivity to pain (increased MNT’s) compared to no treatment.
McTimoney treatment appears to have a longer lasting effect (day 10) on increasing MNTs compared to treatment with the Integrator.
The effect of manual chiropractic (McTimoney) treatment on pressure measurements beneath the saddle.
29/11/2014 by McTimoney Animal
in Horse-rider interactions, Treatment effects
Back problems in horses are recognised as an important factor in performance impairment.
Saddle fit is considered a factor in the pathogenesis of back problems.
Positive evidence that chiropractic treatment affects the horse’s back and reduces mean pressure beneath the saddle.
The effects of chiropractic treatment on the range of motion of the carpus and tarsus of horses
29/04/2014 by McTimoney Animal
in Kinematic effects, Treatment effects
Clinical signs of back pain and spinal dysfunction can include asymmetric or restricted joint motion.
Positive support evidence that chiropractic treatment of horses may increase joint ROM of the carpus and tarsus and improve joint ROM asymmetry.
