Étude comparative de la prise en charge de l’obésité chez l’Homme, le chien et le cheval : place de la balnéothérapie
Year: 2022
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Obesity is defined as an abnormal accumulation of fat in the body and is most often the result of an imbalance in energy balance. It is a well-known disease in humans, which also affects pets such as dogs and horses. In these three species, its prevalence is constantly increasing. This condition has many harmful consequences on the body: osteoarticular, cardiovascular, tendon and ligament complications, metabolic, but also endocrine. The treatment of obesity is based on three axes: nutritional management, regular physical activity and psycho-behavioral treatment if necessary. Hydrotherapy, thanks to the numerous physical properties of water, could be an interesting tool in the treatment of obesity, in particular thanks to an early and progressive return to movement. The interest of horse owners for this method is evaluated via an online questionnaire
Source: HAL
Author: Vidal, Émilie
Language: French
Subfield: Equine
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7094317866