Course Details
Two-day course: Thursday, August 11 to Friday, August 12, 2022
- Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm: Lecture, wet lab, case discussions, and group dinner
- Friday 8:00am – 2:30pm: Lecture, wet lab, and lunch
Total continuing education hours: 13 hrs – Veterinarians only (no. 20-909681)
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Description
This program, consisting of 7 hours of lecture and 6 hours of wet lab evaluating live horses, will provide an in-depth description of the principles of inertial sensor-based measurement of equine lameness as well as the practical application of these principles.
The program will cover the biomechanical model of lameness measurement using vertical motion of the torso and the practical application of using inertial sensors to measure lameness in the straight line, lunge, flexion tests, and diagnostic blocks. Additionally, use of inertial sensors in the ridden and pre-purchase examination will be included.
The course fee includes lodging at Baymont by Wyndham Fulton (next to WWU CEM), lunches, group dinner, 13 hours of RACE CE credit, and a course certificate. Course space is limited to ensure a highly interactive and engaging attendee experience.
Course Program
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Day 1
| 6:00-8:00 |
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to William Woods University at 8:00 |
| 8:30-9:20 |
Biomechanics of forelimb and hind limb lameness – using vertical motion of the torso to measure lameness |
| 9:20 – 10:10 |
Inertial sensor data interpretation of the straight line (plots, means/SDs) |
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What is lameness stabilization and why do we care? |
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Evaluating multiple limb lameness: Compensatory versus secondary versus separate foci – how inertial sensor data can help you sort it out |
| 10:10-10:30 |
BREAK |
| 10:30-11:20 |
Using inertial sensors to evaluate the lunge and flexion tests |
| 11:20-12:10 |
Using inertial sensors to evaluate effects of diagnostic blocks |
| 12:10-1:00 |
LUNCH |
| 1:00-3:30 |
WET LAB: How to evaluate horses in the straight line, lunge, post-flexions and under saddle using inertial sensors |
| 3:30-4:30 |
Don’t Get Lost in the Weeds: Case Discussions from the Simple to the Complex |
| 4:30-5:00 |
Q/A |
| 6:00 |
Group dinner. |
DAY 2
| 6:00-8:00 |
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to William Woods University at 8:00 |
| 8:30-9:20 |
Using inertial sensors in the ridden evaluation |
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Considerations for use of inertial sensors as part of the PPE |
| 9:20-10:10 |
Caveats, pitfalls, and nuances of using inertial sensors: what to keep in mind and how to avoid mistakes |
| 10:10-10:30 |
BREAK (Snacks) |
| 10:30-2:00 |
WET LAB: Cased Based Lameness Evaluation/Workups |
| 2:00-2:30 |
Wrap Up, Q&A, grab and go lunch/snacks |
Speakers
Kevin G. Keegan, DVM, MS, DACVS
Professor of Equine Surgery, University of Missouri
Professor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri and Director of the E. Paige Laurie Endowed Program in Equine Lameness. Dr. Kevin Keegan graduated in 1983 from the University of Missouri’s College of Veterinary Medicine before entering private equine practice for 3 years. After completing an equine surgery residency and Master’s degree in Veterinary Clinical Medicine at the University of Illinois in 1989 (studying biomechanics and bioengineering), he returned to private practice in an equine surgical referral center in Michigan.
He returned to the University of Missouri as a faculty member in 1990, and became board certified in the American College of Veterinary Surgeons in 1995. Research in kinematics and lameness led to the development of the Equinosis Q with Lameness Locator®. He founded Equinosis and serves as research and development consultant.
Dr. Keegan retains a clinical appointment at the University of Missouri’s Equine Veterinary Health Center, specializing in equine surgery and lameness.
Deborah Sieber, BVetMed
Objective Evaluation Expert, Equinosis
Dr. Deborah Sieber, a native of The United Kingdom, graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (London) , after having spent 12 years training racehorses at top level. She was an amateur jockey and rode in many races. She has in-depth knowledge and passion for the racing industry, but also owned her own practice in UK, with a work load made up of clients from all aspects of the horse world. In 2014, she participated in the USTA Driver’s School, to enhance her knowledge of the Standardbred Industry.
Dr Sieber collaborates with Equinosis as their Objective Evaluation Expert and spends time providing demonstrations of the Lameness Locator and training to Veterinarians all over the World.
Paul Schiltz, DVM
Associate Professor, University Veterinarian, William Woods University
Education
- DVM, Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois – Urbana, 1992
- BS, Veterinary Medicine, University of Illinois – Urbana, 1990
- BS, Biology, Loyola University, 1985
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Location
William Woods University, Center for Equine Medicine, Fulton, MO
(Approximately 35 minutes from COU airport and 90 minutes from STL airport)
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