Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Muscle Conditions Affecting Sport Horses.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Valberg, Stephanie J
- Affiliation:
- Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
Optimal function of skeletal muscle is essential for successful athletic performance. Even minor derangements in locomotor muscle function will impact power output, coordination, stamina, and desire to work during exercise. In this review, the presenting clinical signs, differential diagnoses, approach to diagnostic testing and treatment of muscle atrophy and weakness, focal muscle strain, and exertional myopathies are discussed. Exertional myopathies include polysaccharide storage myopathies, recurrent exertional rhabdomyolysis, malignant hyperthermia, and myofibrillar myopathy.
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