Interactive Applied Anatomy

$699.00

Whether you’re fascinated by the equine skeleton or need to improve your knowledge of anatomy then this course is for you. Learn all about the bones and anatomical models and investigate how the skeleton is put together. Then apply this knowledge to how the horse moves and discover how it can help you manage, train, and where appropriate rehabilitate horses effectively.

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Interactive Applied Anatomy

2-Day Course for anyone who wants to learn more about their horse and how it works both inside and out

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th November 2023
Quenda Glade Equine – Gidgegannup WA

This course is ideal for qualified therapists from all disciplines wishing to revise techniques or explore new ones to add to their toolbox as well as horse owners, riders and trainers who want to learn more. It is a mix of theory, practical demonstrations and small group hands on practical sessions. It also provides the opportunity to network, share information and discuss interesting or challenging horses with others in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Whether you’re fascinated by the equine skeleton or need to improve your knowledge of anatomy then this course is for you. Learn all about the bones and anatomical models and investigate how the skeleton is put together. Then apply this knowledge to how the horse moves and discover how it can help you manage, train, and where appropriate rehabilitate horses effectively.

We will look at:-

  • The range and degree of joint movement

  • The position, function, relevance and far-reaching effect of the hyoid apparatus

  • Structures of the head including the TMJ

  • How the atlas joins on to the skull and how the atlas and axis influence head position

  • The complexities of the vertebral joints

  • The intricacies of the sacroiliac joint, sacroiliac ligaments and joint

  • The lumbosacral junction

  • The bones and joints of the carpus and tarsus

  • The connexions and levers of the long bones and muscle, tendon and ligament attachment points

  • Anomalies within the spine including transitional vertebrae

  • Bony changes including kissing spine

  • Growth plates and immature skeletons

An understanding of the role of the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and muscle chains together with an appreciation of the different types of muscle contractions is useful for this course.

Recommended reading:

How Your Horse Moves: A unique visual guide to improving performance by Gillian Higgins with Stephanie Martin
Posture and Performance by Gillian Higgins with Stephanie Martin.
Both can be purchased online here: http://equinetherapies.net.au/product-category/books-and-resources/

Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and a light lunch is included.

Price:- $799 or $699 for ETAA members and early bird

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