Dr. Claire Moiroud (DVM, DESV BPLC, DACVSMR, DECVSMR, ISELP certified) is the head of Kinesia, the rehabilitation department at CIRALE - the locomotor pathology unit of the equine veterinary teaching hospital at the National Veterinary School of Alfort (ENVA), Normandy, France.
A 2008 graduate of the EnvA, she completed a general equine internship followed by residencies in locomotor pathology and in sports medicine and rehabilitation under Professor Jean-Marie Denoix’s mentorship at CIRALE.
As a senior clinician at CIRALE, Dr. Claire Moiroud has attained expertise in the diagnosis of locomotor disorders, with a particular emphasis on advanced imaging techniques (MRI and CT), and in the rehabilitation of sport and racehorses. Since 2015, she has led Kinesia’s development and has concentrated her research on aquatic locomotion, utilizing a pool and a water treadmill designed expressly for this purpose. Her work focuses on three primary objectives: enhancing equine training and welfare, preventing injuries, and facilitating recovery.
Dr. Moiroud is deeply involved in postgraduate education, and is an active member of the AVEF Locomotor and Sports Medicine Committees and of the Equine Hydrotherapy Advisory Panel. A former amateur competitive show jumping rider, she remains closely connected to equestrian sports and regularly serves as an FEI Endurance Official Veterinarian. She has also contributed to major events, including the 2014 World Equestrian Games and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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