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Equine Physiotherapy

Treatment of Horses

Equine Physiotherapists are experts in movement and gait analysis as well as joint and muscle palpitation. The main reasons your horse would benefit from physiotherapy are; rectify muscle imbalances, rehabilitation following an operation or injury, prevent further injuries or maximise performance. The priority though, is always the horse.   

We would then begin with a thorough assessment

This includes:

  • Observation of behaviour, posture, and reactions to handling.
  • Followed by an assessment of joint stiffness, muscle tone, posture, active and passive motion, identifying any pain, swelling or heat.

After that, a movement assessment would be conducted to check for gait adaptations or lameness. This may include:

  • Walking, trotting on a hard and soft surface
  • Lunging on a hard surface and soft surface
  • Potentially a ridden assessment

Following the assessment phase, we would discuss an appropriate treatment or rehabilitation pathway.

Manual/Hands-On Therapy:

  • Soft Tissue Mobilisation
  • Joint Mobilisation/Manipulation
  • Trigger Point or Myofascial Release
  • Reflex Inhibition
  • Mobilisation with Movement
  • Active/Passive Stretching
  • Exercise and Rehabilitation Advice and Prescription
  • Taping Techniques

Electrotherapy:

  • Muscle Stimulation
  • Pulsed Magnetic Electrotherapy
  • Laser
  • Cryotherapy Advice
  • H-Wave

If you feel your horse would benefit from physiotherapy treatment or you wish to book an assessment, then please get in touch with us via our contact page.