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Equine Physiotherapy

Veterinary physiotherapy can benefit all horses, from leisure to competition, by promoting pain-free function, enhancing range of movement and optimising the healing process. As well as aiding in maintenance cases, physiotherapy can support the rehabilitation of injuries or pathologies, including:​​​

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Neurological conditions

  • Tendon/ligament injuries

  • Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes (Kissing Spines)

  • Sacroiliac Dysfunction

  • Fractures

  • Muscle tears or sprains

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How Does Each Session Work?

1

Assessment

  1. Discussion of clinical history

  2. Static assessment

  3. Dynamic assessment

  4. Soft tissue palpation

  5. Joint range of motion assessment

  6. Formation of a tailored treatment plan

2

Treatment

  1. Massage

  2. Joint mobilisations

  3. Myofascial techniques

  4. Electrotherapies

  5. Stretching​

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3

Prescription

  1. Remedial exercises

  2. Rehabilitation & management advice

  3. Session report

  4. Veterinary liason

  5. Scheduled follow up session​

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