Cases with Dr. Pasteur

Question 1

Should a horse with neurologic signs be manipulated?

Answer 1

It depends – mild ataxia maybe, severe no

Question 2

Can an axial skeletal restriction cause distal limb lameness?

Answer 2

yes

Question 3

How many attempts should you make to adjust a restriction in one day?

Answer 3

No more than 2-3

Question 4

If a restriction is not completely resolved after treatment, what is you plan?

Answer 4

Recheck in 1-4 weeks

Question 5

When there is diminished muscle mass, how quickly can it return to normal after treatment?

Answer 5

Matter of weeks

Question 6

Should you manipulate a horse after a traumatic event?

Answer 6

It depends but not likely

Question 7

Can hoof balance affect the outcome of manipulation?

Answer 7

If a restriction is caused by a change in motion due to hoof imbalance, the manipulation treatment will not hold as the horse has to return to its change in motion due to the imbalance