Functional Assessment and Rehabilitation of the Equine Axial Skeleton

Key Points  Temporomandibular joint motion asymmetries may indicate dental disease and be a cause of poor performance in sport horses.  Cervical osteoarthritis can be is a significant cause of pain and stiffness, without causing overt neurologic signs.  Saddle fit issues are an important component of assessing causes of back pain.  Rehabilitation of sacroiliac osteoarthritis is focused on pain management and core stability.