What are the benefits of Equine Physiotherapy?
Horses are truly incredible animals used and enjoyed over a huge range of disciplines and considered the most common species of animal to receive physiotherapy. The purpose of physiotherapy to restore and optimise mobility and performance and maintain it. Equine physiotherapy has many applications for horses including, post injury, post surgery, performance and maintenance on going throughout an animals life. Just like people horses can compensate for pain by moving in a different pattern, meaning conditions can go unnoticed for extended periods of time. By assessing the horse as a whole and concentrating on all affected areas we can build a detailed picture and use Physiotherapy to treat the dysfunction.
Physiotherapy uses a range of treatment tools, including manual techniques and electrotherapy in conjunction with exercise prescription. We believe that this is the best way to gain the most from your animal.
Physiotherapy Benefits
- Improved Performance
- Optimised Healing Times
- Improved Strength, Movement and Flexibility
- Pain Relief
- Improved Quality of Life
- Joint and Soft Tissue Care
Equine Conditions
We treat a wide range of equine conditions including:
Equine Treatments
We use a variety of treatments including:
Understanding the Injury and Assessment
Make Contact
Once you have made contact with us we will ask for a few details to get started. We can then work out your availability and book an initial appointment. We will contact your veterinarian to gain permission to see your animal outside of routine/maintenance care. This is a legal requirement as part of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and applies to all therapists of any background who wish to treat your horse.
Initial Appointment
On the appointment day the initial assessment takes approximately an hour depending on each individual. We will assess your horse statically and dynamically, moving in walk, trot in straight line and circles. We may need to assess your horse on the lunge and/or ridden depending on the individual. Once this is completed we will then palpate and assess your horses soft tissues and joints.
Understanding the Injury
Following the assessment we will have a better understanding of the injury or problems and be able to discuss with you the way forward. We will always discuss the findings with you to ensure you have a full understanding of your horses problems and help to answer any questions you may have. During the initially assessment there is usually time to start the treatment and rehabilitation programme and your physiotherapist may give you some exercises to start.
Working Together for Best Results
Depending on each individual sometimes to ensure the best outcome for your horse other members of your team might need to be involved. This may be your vet, saddler, dental technician and/or farrier. We believe working as a team helps to ensure your horse receives the best care and treatments.
Follow Up Sessions
Follow-up sessions are usually approximately an hour depending on each individual and involve a quick re-assessment of your horse statically and dynamically to review their progress. The remainder of the session will then be treatment. The amount of follow-up sessions will depend on your horses injury or problems and how they respond to treatment. This will be discussed with you throughout the treatments.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel an appointment please let us know as soon as possible. If there’s less than 24 hours notice a 100% charge will be applicable. Please contact your physiotherapist directly as soon as possible.
Please also note payment is due on the day of your appointment. An invoice will be sent the same day for online payment, or cash and cheques are also acceptable. Any payment outstanding after 30 days will incur a 10% fee, and will increase by 10% every 7 days thereafter.
