Equine Physiotherapy and Functional Recovery: Advances in Diagnostics and Therapeutic Approaches
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Equids".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 104
Special Issue Editors
Interests: infrared thermography; equine welfare; rehabilitation; training overloads; exercise physiology; musculoskeletal disorders
Interests: equine biomechanics; racehorse performance analysis; equine gait analysis; equine microbiome; thermography in horses
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Dear Colleagues,
Physiotherapy and functional recovery have become essential components of equine healthcare, enabling the transition from injury to rehabilitation and then return to performance. As equine athletes are increasingly required to perform at high physical and mental levels, the demand for evidence-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches continues to grow. Scientific progress in these areas is providing new insights into how we can optimize recovery, improve welfare, and prevent the recurrence of musculoskeletal disorders.
This Special Issue will showcase high-quality research, clinical reports, and reviews that advance our understanding of equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation. We welcome contributions exploring novel diagnostic tools, therapeutic methods supporting functional recovery, and interdisciplinary approaches integrating veterinary medicine, physiotherapy, and biomechanics. Studies on both sport and working horses, as well as those addressing welfare in different management contexts, are particularly encouraged.
By promoting the exchange of scientific knowledge and practical experience, this Special Issue will enhance the standards of equine physiotherapy, contributing to improved health, welfare, and sustainable athletic performance in horses.
Prof. Dr. Maria Soroko-Dubrovina
Dr. Wanda Górniak
Dr. Karolina Śniegucka
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- equine physiotherapy
- functional recovery
- rehabilitation
- musculoskeletal disorders
- performance optimization
- equine welfare
- diagnostic techniques
- therapeutic approaches
- biomechanics
- veterinary medicine
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