Section 1 Anatomy And Function.

1. The Normal Anatomy of the Osseous Structures.

2. The Normal Anatomy of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Thoraco-Lumbar Spine.

3. The Normal Anatomy of the Soft Tissue Structures of the Pelvis.

5. Kinematics of the Equine Back.

Section 2 The Investigation Of Back Pathology.

6. The Clinical Examination.

7. The Neurological Examination.

8. Radiography.

9. Nuclear Scintigraphy.

10. Ultrasonography of the Thoracolumbar Region.

11. Ultrasonography of the Lumbosacral Spine and Pelvis.

12. Thermography.

Section 3 The Diagnosis And Treatment Of Specific Conditions.

13.Trauma.

14. Over-Riding Dorsal Spinous Processes.

16. Muscle Disease.

17. Supraspinous Ligament and Dorsal-Sacro-Iliac Ligament Desmitis.

18. Sacro-Iliac Dysfunction.

Section 4 Back Pathology in Specific Disciplines.

19. Dressage Horses.

20. Showjumpers.

21. Eventers.

22. Racehorses.

Section 5 Complementary Therapy And Rehabilititation.

23. Complementary Therapies in the Treatment of Back Pain.

24. Integrative Therapies in the Treatment of Back Pain.

25. Rehabilitiation