The Effect of Combined Training and Racing High-Speed Exercise History on Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Current Literature

The Effect of Combined Training and Racing High-Speed Exercise History on Musculoskeletal Injuries in Thoroughbred Racehorses: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Current Literature

Despite over three decades of active research, musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) remain a global problem for the Thoroughbred (TB) racing industry. High-speed exercise history (HSEH) has been identified as an important risk factor for MSI. However, the nature of this relationship remains unclear, with...

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Main Authors: Kylie L. Crawford, Benjamin J. Ahern, Nigel R. Perkins, Clive J. C. Phillips, Anna Finnane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-11-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
racehorse
thoroughbred
epidemiology
musculoskeletal
injury
wastage
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/10/11/2091

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