Evidence-based and yet very practical, Equine Thermography in Practice discusses how to use the tool in the diagnosis of equine musculoskeletal injuries. It covers what the user can expect to see in normal versus injured horses, and gives guidelines for best practice. The book builds from basics covering the principles of thermography, then reviews its applications in equine veterinary medicine and the role of the technique regarding equestrian athletes and rehabilitation.
Fully updated throughout with new references and additional illustrative case studies, this new edition:
- Covers advances made in thermography applications for rehabilitation, such as assessing the effectiveness of physical devices like lasers, magnetic therapy, shock wave therapy and cryotherapy with additional updated references
- Includes new cases and thermographic images to illustrate improvements in the technology
- Updates knowledge on thermographic imaging technology.
Extensively illustrated and thoroughly referenced, this book is indispensable for both novice and experienced practitioners using the technique, including equine veterinarians, and equine physiotherapists and body work practitioners.
Author(s): Maria Soroko-Dubrovina, Mina C. G. Davies Morel
Edition: 2
Publisher: CABI
Year: 2023
Language: English
Pages: 131
City: Boston
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Equine Thermography in Practice, 2nd Edition
Copyright
Contents
About the Authors
Glossary
General terms
Topographical terms
Introduction
1 Principles of Equine Thermography
1.1 Thermography
1.2 Methods for Measuring Infrared Radiation
1.3 Principles of Infrared Radiation
1.4 The Thermographic Image
1.5 Thermographic Imaging Technology
1.6 Thermography as a Diagnostic Tool in Equine Medicine
1.7 Normal Body Surface Temperature Distribution of the Horse
1.7.1 Anatomical structure
1.7.2 Subcutaneous tissue
1.7.3 Muscle tissue
1.7.4 Hair coat
1.7.5 Season of the year
2 Fundamentals of Thermographic Examination
2.1 Procedures for Thermographic Examination, Including the Impact of Environmental Conditions
2.1.1 Preparing a room for thermographic examination
2.1.2 Preparing a horse for thermographic examination
2.1.3 Interview with the horse owner
2.2 Taking Images of the Horse
2.2.1 Thermographic protocol
2.2.2 Correct positioning of the horse and camera
2.2.3 Sample thermographic images
2.2.3.1 Lateral aspect of the horse
2.2.3.2 Distal forelimbs
2.2.3.3 Distal hindlimbs
2.2.3.4 Shoulder area
2.2.3.5 Croup area
2.2.3.6 Chest area
2.2.3.7 Neck area
2.2.3.8 Head area
2.2.3.9 Back area
2.3 Most Frequently Made Errors in Thermographic Imaging
3 Interpretation of Thermographic Images and the Normal Superficial Temperature Distribution of the Horse
3.1 Thermography Analysis for Veterinary or Prophylactic Purposes
3.2 Analysis of Symmetry and Repeatability of Body Surface Temperature Distribution in Contralateral Body Areas of the Horse
3.2.1 Determination of body surface temperature differences between symmetrical body areas or regions of interest
3.2.2 Determination of body surface temperature along linear ROIs or at specific points on the body surface
3.2.3 Interpretation of thermograms
3.2.3.1 Distal forelimbs and hindlimbs
3.2.3.2 Back area
3.2.3.3 Shoulder area
3.2.3.4 Neck area
3.2.3.5 Head area
3.2.3.6 Croup area
3.2.3.7 Chest area
3.2.4 What should be considered in thermographic image interpretation?
3.2.5 Thermographic reports
4 Development of Equine Thermography and Its Use in Equestrianism
4.1 Development of Thermography in Equine Veterinary Medicine
4.2 Use of Thermography in Equestrianism
4.2.1 Use of thermography to monitor horse welfare
4.2.2 Use of thermography to assess saddle fit
4.2.3 Use of thermography to assess hoof function
4.3 Use of Thermography to Assess Racing Performance
5 Use of Thermography in Physiotherapy
5.1 Thermography Applications in Equine Physiotherapy
5.2 Manual Assessment of the Horse
5.2.1 Head area
5.2.1.1 Skeletal system
5.2.1.2 Muscular system
5.2.1.3 Indicators of a problem
5.2.1.4 Manual and visual assessment of the head
5.2.2 Neck area
5.2.2.1 Skeletal system
5.2.2.2 Muscular system
5.2.2.3 Indicators of a problem
5.2.2.4 Manual and visual assessment of the neck area
5.2.3 Forelimb area
5.2.3.1 Skeletal system
5.2.3.2 Muscular system
5.2.3.3 Indicators of a problem
5.2.3.4 Manual and visual assessment of the forelimb
5.2.4 Back area
5.2.4.1 Skeletal system
5.2.4.2 Muscular system
5.2.4.3 Indicators of a problem
5.2.4.4 Manual and visual assessment of the back
5.2.5 Hindlimb area
5.2.5.1 Skeletal system
5.2.5.2 Muscular system
5.2.5.3 Indicators of a problem
5.2.5.4 Manual and visual assessment of the hindlimb
5.3 Muscle Function
5.3.1 Linked muscle function
5.3.2 Antagonistic muscle function
5.3.3 Diagonal limb muscle function
5.4 Dysfunction of the Musculoskeletal System: Summary
6 Recommendations for Thermography Application
References
Appendix 1: Equine Thermographic Examination Questionnaire
Index
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