Equine exercise physiology. The science of exercise in the athletic horse

Wed 8 February 2012

Equine exercise physiology. The science of exercise in the athletic horse

Synopsis:

Equine Exercise Physiology provides the most up-to-date, in-depth coverage of the basic sciences required for an understanding of the physiology of the equine athlete. This book provides a thorough grounding in the basic physiology of each body system and in particular the responses of each body system to exercise and training.

It is the ideal resource for those interested in equine exercise physiology: undergraduate and post-graduate students in exercise science, comparative physiology, biology and veterinary science; veterinary students; horse trainers and owners of sport horses; journalists writing in equine specialty magazines; and interested lay persons.

Table of contents: Section 1: Integrative physiology and exercise testing
1. Integrative physiology of exercise
2. Laboratory assessment of fitness NEW!
3. Exercise testing in the field
Section 2: Musculoskeletal system
4. Muscle physiology: responses to exercise
5. Skeletal physiology: responses to exercise
6. Tendon physiology: responses to exercise and training
7. Joint physiology: responses to exercise and training
8. Biomechanics of locomotion in the athletic horse
Section 3: Respiratory System
9. Upper airway function of normal horses during exercise
10. Lower airway function of normal horses: responses to training and exercise
Section 4: Cardiovascular System
11. Heart and vessels: functions during exercise and response to training
Section 5: Metabolism and Nutrition
12. Metabolic responses to exercise and training
13. Endocrine responses to exercise and training
14. Nutrition
Section 6: Fluids and electrolytes
15. Physiology of body fluids in the equine athlete
16. Acid-base physiology during exercise and in response to training
17. Thermoregulation NEW!
Section 7: Hematology and Immunology
18. Hematologic responses to exercise and training
19. Immunological responses to exercise and training
Section 8: Gastrointestinal
20. Effects of exercise and training on hepatic and gastrointestinal function