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EQUINE

'Peak performance relies on more than just the absence of lameness. Routine assessments identify hidden compensations before they become visible problems.'

  • Post-surgical and injury rehabilitation (tendon and muscle injuries, spinal conditions)

  • Management of chronic conditions (such as kissing spines, arthritis, SIJ dysfunction)

  • Performance issues (such as reluctance on a one rein, girthiness, lack of engagement)

  • Athlete conditioning and maintenance (preventive care, tailored rehabilitation and strengthening programmes)

  • Senior horse support (maintaining comfort and mobility in ageing athletes)

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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.

Find out more about common signs and conditions below:

Has your horse been demonstrating any of the following signs?

  • A sudden decrease in performance

  • Uneven or limited neck bending

  • Reluctance to jump or change the canter lead

  • Lameness or toe dragging

  • Stiffness

  • Back sensitivity

  • Ridden behavioural changes (such as bucking or excessive spooking)

  • Teeth grinding or tongue pulling

  • Bit resistance and head swing

  • Resists mounting 

  • Lack of propulsion and engagement

  • Girthing issues

  • Difficulty changing gaits

  • Preference for one canter lead

  • Struggle to lift a limb when hoof picking or stand for the farrier

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Is your horse suffering from any of the following conditions?

  • Arthritis (OA)

  • Back pain or neck pain

  • Fractures, OCD fragments

  • Joint restrictions

  • Kissing spines (ORDSP)

  • Navicular syndrome (Podotrochlosis)

  • Neurological deficits (such as ataxia, Radial or Subscapular nerve damage)

  • Poor performance

  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction (SIJ)

  • Soft tissue injury (such as SDFT, DDFT)

  • Suspensory desmitis

  • Temporo-mandibular joint issues (TMJ)

  • 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 will be asked to walk and trot your horse up in a straight line, lunging and ridden assessment may be required, only if it is safe to do so). This is followed by an ssessment 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.

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Meet & Greet

Book a FREE 10-minute video call to discuss your pet's situation, ask any questions and find out how we can help. 

All work is carried out under a veterinary referral by a fully qualified and insured physiotherapist and complies with the current legislation (Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, Animal Welfare Act 2006).

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