EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPY

Physiotherapy benefits horses across all activity levels, from occasional riders to top-level competitors. Its goal is to identify and treat issues to help horses perform at their best. Techniques used can reduce pain, improve muscle control, and encourage proper movement, ensuring your horse functions optimally.

Collaboration with your vet is often key, particularly for cases involving lameness, neurological symptoms, or post-surgery recovery.

Beyond addressing specific issues, physiotherapy can enhance performance and prevent injuries. Regular check-ups can detect and address problems early, maintaining your horse’s peak condition..

Why Get Physio for your Horse?

Changes in performance or work.
Behavioral issues eg bucking, napping, rearing
Schooling difficulties, stiffness, or lack of impulsion, incorrect strike-offs.
Jumping problems - refusal, or stride difficulties.
Change in stable manners eg. Irritability during grooming, tacking up, or rugging.

Techniques Used

Manual Therapy: Includes massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, and stretching to reduce muscle spasm and pain, aiding correct muscle use.

Exercises: Essential for improving strength, stability, movement, and proprioception, these include polework, core stability exercises, and strengthening routines, often incorporating long reining or lunging.

Conditions That Need Treating

Back and pelvis pain, weakness, or stiffness
Neck issues
Soft tissue injuries (muscles, tendons, ligaments)
Nerve injuries
Post-surgery rehabilitation
Maintenance for competition horses

Reports

You will receive a full digital report on the areas that were treated. This will include a visual of the areas that were treated and a detailed description on exercises and a follow on program on how to maintain your horses health and wellbeing.