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Physical examination of the axial skeleton Passed

Saturday October 29, 2022 09:55 - 10:40 Hästsymposium

Lecturer: Kevin Haussler

Block: Häst

Detailed spinal examination procedures will be discussed, which include static and dynamic observation, soft tissue palpation, osseous palpation, joint mobilization, and induced spinal reflexes.  The goal is to identify the presence, location and severity of pain, stiffness, and muscle hypertonicity.

Lecturers

Kevin Haussler Lecturer

DVM, DC, PhD Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation

I am an Associate Professor at the Orthopaedic Research Center at Colorado State University with research interests in the objective assessment of musculoskeletal pain, spinal dysfunction and the application of chiropractic, acupuncture, and rehabilitation of horses.

I am a charter diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation and am currently a course instructor for the Equine Rehabilitation Certification course at the University of Tennessee.