## Overview Core rehabilitation targets the deep stabilizing muscles of the trunk and neck (including multifidus, abdominals, and thoracic sling musculature) to restore spinal stability, improve posture, and support recovery from back pain or limb injury. It is a therapeutic approach rather than a disease. ## Causes N/A (this is a care strategy). ## Diagnosis Assessment of posture, muscle development, and functional stability by a veterinarian or equine physiotherapist. ## Treatment Dynamic mobilization exercises, resistance-band work, baited stretches, and progressive core-strengthening under guidance. ## Recovery and Prognosis Most horses show improved posture and comfort with consistent work over weeks to months. ## Prevention Regular inclusion of core exercises in conditioning programs.
N/A (therapeutic target); associated findings may include poor topline, hollow back, or reduced spinal stability
## Overview Core rehabilitation targets the deep stabilizing muscles of the trunk and neck (including multifidus, abdominals, and thoracic sling musculature) to restore spinal stability, improve posture, and support recovery from back pain or limb injury. It is a therapeutic approach rather than a disease. ## Causes N/A (this is a care strategy). ## Diagnosis Assessment of posture, muscle development, and functional stability by a veterinarian or equine physiotherapist. ## Treatment Dynamic mobilization exercises, resistance-band work, baited stretches, and progressive core-strengthening under guidance. ## Recovery and Prognosis Most horses show improved posture and comfort with consistent work over weeks to months. ## Prevention Regular inclusion of core exercises in conditioning programs.
N/A (therapeutic target); associated findings may include poor topline, hollow back, or reduced spinal stability