DOES MY HORSE NEED A PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT?
Veterinary physiotherapy treatment benefits all horses, regardless of whether your horse is a performance or leisure horse. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in injury prevention and aids optimal performance. Physiotherapy treatment promotes both the musculoskeletal and mental well-being of your horse, therefore, rehabilitation is not exclusive to horses after injury.
Has your horse been demonstrating any of the following signs?
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A sudden decrease in performance
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Reluctance to jump
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Lameness
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Stiffness
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Back sensitivity
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Ridden behavioural changes
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Teeth grinding or tongue pulling
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Bit resistance and head swing
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Resists mounting
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Girthing issues
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Difficulty changing gaits
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Preference for one canter lead
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Struggle to lift limb when hoof picking
Is your horse suffering from any of the following conditions?
Arthritis
Back pain
Fractures
Joint restrictions
Kissing spines
Navicular syndrome
Neurological deficits
Poor performance
Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Soft tissue injury
Suspensory desmitis
Temporo-mandibular joint issues
Tendinopathies
Upward patella fixation
Wobblers
Wounds
SESSION OVERVIEW
The initial consultation comprises the following stages:
CONSULTATION
Collection of detailed medical history of and establishment of short and long-term goals for your horse.​
ASSESSMENT
A thorough examination of posture and movement (here you might be asked to walk and trot your horse up in a straight line). Assessment of the musculoskeletal system via palpation and joint range of motion.
TREATMENT
Tailored treatment based on the assessment findings combining variety of manual techniques and electrotherapies.
PLAN
Prescription of remedial exercises to optimise recovery and improve performance and provision of advice on daily management. A weekly personalised rehabilitation plan may be prescribed.
SUPPORT
Provision of full support throughout the journey of rehabilitation.
