The Science of Motion approach in regard to navicular syndrome
reflects the science of motion’s new level of thinking. In 1752,
Joseph Bridge made the first diagnosis of navicular disease, as
a lameness caused by changes in the distal sesamoid bone. No one
remembers the name of the author, but everyone knows the title
of his study: No Foot No Horse. In 1982, L. Ostblom achieved an
histological investigation of navicular bones. The examination
revealed no evidence of loss of vitality in the diseased bone
areas or in surrounding tissues. A very high rate of bone
remodeling was present in all cases. “ The findings introduce
the thought that navicular disease is not caused primarily by
ischaemia and subsequent necrosis, but rather is a consequence
of increased activation of bone remodeling due to altered
pressure from the deep digital flexor tendon on the bone, as
well as increased load on the caudal part of the foot. The
disease is, therefore, considered to be reversible and may be
alleviated by altering the loa