Tag Archives for Equine
Is there a relationship between the age at which training the National Hunt Thoroughbred Racehorse commences and chiropractic assessment of skeletal symmetry.
01/04/2018 by McTimoney Animal
in musculoskeletal symmetry
Commencing training of National Hunt (NH) racehorses at 3yrs (rather than 4) had, on average, fewer misalignments of the spine and pelvis.
Training at an earlier age may be beneficial for skeletal symmetry.
A preliminary study of the effect of McTimoney chiropractic treatment on equine back dimensions typically evaluated in saddle fit in ridden horses.
29/05/2017 by McTimoney Animal
in treatment effects
Support evidence that McTimoney chiropractic treatment can have a quantifiable effect on equine back dimensions immediately post-treatment, and up to three days following treatment
This may have implications on saddle-fit assessment during this time period
Increases evidence base of effects of McTimoney chiropractic treatments and factors influencing back dimensions
A study investigating the potential effect of equine brachiocephalicus muscle tenderness on forelimb kinematics.
29/05/2017 by McTimoney Animal
in kinematic effects
Evidence that asymmetrical muscle tenderness in the brachiocephalicus muscle may influence forelimb kinematics
Results suggest when evaluating muscle tenderness by pressure algometry, site within the muscle may be important
An investigation into the relationship between asymmetrical loading of the stirrups by the rider and hind-limb kinematics of the horse during rising trot.
29/05/2017 by McTimoney Animal
in horse-rider interactions, kinematic effects
Evidence of a relationship between horse hindlimb peak flight arc asymmetry and rider stirrup force asymmetry
Providing further evidence and understanding of horse-saddle-rider interaction
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
