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Individual variation in conformation is often associated with specific musculo-skeletal injuries in horses. This project is using a combination of anatomical measurements, biomechanical assessment and computer simulation to predict loads on individual elements of the musculo-skeletal system. These data are compared with epidemiological assessments to test the hypothesis that the musculo-skeletal system adapts to the loads placed on it so that conformation does not result in musculo-skeletal injury. Examples of studies include the relationship between Navicular bone force and foot shape and tendon force and hoof angle.
Renate Weller
Polly McGuigan
Alan Wilson
Chris Pardoe
Structure and Motion Lab These pages maintained by the SML Contact: Alan Wilson
