Equine Anatomy
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Muscle Spindles Are Fascinating
Muscle spindles are specialized sensory receptors found within the muscle fibers. They are encapsulated structures that play a crucial role in proprioception, which is the body’s sense of position, movement, and muscle length. Here are some key features and functions of…
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Understanding Fascial Adhesions: Causes, Effects, and Reducing the Risk of Developing
Fascial adhesions refer to the abnormal binding of fascial tissues, which are thin, fibrous layers of connective tissue that encase muscles, bones, and organs. Fascia plays an essential role in stabilizing and supporting the body, and transmitting forces and energy throughout…
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Massage Can Reduce the Risk of Tendon Injuries
Tendons are the less supple and elastic extension of the muscle that anchors the muscle to the bone. Tight, tense or fatigued muscles add stress to the tendon, greatly raising the risk of injury. Massage can improve the health and function…
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The Spinal Sleeve: Exploring its Role in Horse Health and Performance
The spinal cord dura mater sleeve, or simply the spinal sleeve, refers to a unique structure of the equine fascial system that runs along the length of the horse’s spine. The spinal sleeve is a tough, fibrous sheath that surrounds the…
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What is Superficial Fascia?
Superficial fascia is a layer of connective tissue that lies just beneath the skin on a horse. It is composed of a network of fibrous tissue, adipose (fat) cells, and blood vessels, and it serves to connect the skin to the…
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Understanding Ulcers: How Massage Can Play a Role in Post Ulcer Performance
Equine gastric ulcers are fairly common in horses. According to studies, up to 90% of racehorses and up to 60% of other performance horses may develop gastric ulcers at some point in their lives. They can affect any horse at any…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Deep Fascia
Deep fascia is a layer of connective tissue that lies beneath the superficial fascia and surrounds the muscles, bones, and other internal structures in a horse’s body. It is a dense, fibrous layer that provides support and protection for the underlying…
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How To Keep Your Horse’s Fascia Healthy
Fascia is a vital component of a horse’s body, providing structural support, facilitating movement, and playing a vital role in overall health and well-being. Here’s how you can keep your horse’s fascia healthy and functioning optimally: Implementing these strategies will help…
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10 Most Important Things Fascia Does For Your Horse
Fascia is a connective tissue that surrounds and permeates all structures in the body, including muscles, bones, organs, and nerves. It’s a vital component of your horse’s body, providing structural support, facilitating movement, and playing a vital role in overall health…
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Understanding Massage and Fascia
Fascia is the biological fabric that holds us, and our horses, together. It’s a thin, tough connective tissue found between layers of muscle fibers, around and between muscles, around organs, joints, tendons and bones. It’s all connected in a giant web…