Equine Veterinary Physiotherapy
Equine physiotherapy is widely utilised and recognised within both research and the equine industry as an effective tool for maintenance and to improve performance and rehabilitation.
Maintenance & Competition
Regular physiotherapy is essential for horses to maintain fitness, strength and prevent injury. As well as identifying subtle changes before they become a problem, maintenance sessions allow me to keep on top of any discomfort, help identify why this could be arising and explain how you as the owner/rider can prevent recurrence.
Each session is tailored to the needs of each horse, their owner/rider and your individual goals.
I'm also able to treat horses whilst at competition - national and international - to optimise recovery and performance.
Rehabilitation & Recovery
I work as part of the team, alongside vets and farriers, to aid in the management of existing conditions and recovery from injury or surgery. These can include but are not limited to:
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Osteoarthritis
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Kissing spines
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Soft tissue injuries
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Kissing spines surgery
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Tissue healing
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Sacro-iliac pain
Behaviour
Have you noticed a loss of performance, or any changes in your horse's behaviour? There are many subtle indicators that your horse is not entirely comfortable and could benefit from physiotherapy, including:
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'Girthiness' or aversion to tack
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Evasion of the bit/contact
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Sensitivity during grooming or rugging
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Difficulty with certain exercises
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Tail swishing
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Unwillingness to move forward or 'rushing'
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Holding tail outside of the midline
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Head/nose tilting
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'Stiffness'
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'Cold backed' or hollowing of the back
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Any new behaviours or changes in behaviour
