Equine Conformation & Biomechanics (J1ECB)

JENT Massage Practitioner (J1MP)

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[dt_list_item image=””]Professional & Personal Development (J1PPD)[/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Clinical Horse Handling (J1CHH)[/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Equine Anatomy, Physiology & Pathology (J1EAPP) [/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Equine Conformation & Biomechanics (J1ECB)[/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Equine Gait and Lameness Evaluation (J1EGLE) [/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Equine Nutrition, Conditioning & Dentistry (J1ENCD) [/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Equine Hoof Balance & Shoeing (J1EHBS) [/dt_list_item]
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[dt_list_item image=””]Equine Myofascial Release (J1EMR) [/dt_list_item]
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[dt_list_item image=””]Clinical Reasoning & Assessment (J1CR) [/dt_list_item]
[dt_list_item image=””]Professional Business Practices (J1PBP)[/dt_list_item]

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In this Module we investigate how the structure and form of a horse (like all things) determines its function and dysfunction.

Tom Myers, author of ‘Anatomy Trains – Myofascial Meridians for Manual and Movement Therapists’ points out that: “Structure without function is a corpse. But function without structure is a ghost.” He is referring to the fascia as a neuromyofascial web that acts as a whole unifying system saving us from gravitational and other forces surrounding and effecting us.

We have to look at the structural and bio-mechanical determinants of conformation in light of the fascinating new research in to the web of connective tissue that holds it all together – the neuromyofascia.

Determining with some precision the precise spacial configuration of the musculoskeletal elements of each individual horse allows a JENT to anticipate the functional ‘mechanics’ and deficiencies of movement.

Structural conformation is assessed to discuss morphological physical capacities, strengths and limitations.

Muscular conformation is assessed and evaluated to determine preferred postures and asymmetry caused by long term movement deficiencies.