Equine Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Maintenance and Massage Therapy
Physiotherapy is not solely reserved for elite competition horses; it benefits horses of all disciplines and abilities. Horses, like humans, can subtly compensate for pain by adjusting their posture and gait. As a responsible owner, it's important to recognise behavioral signs that may indicate discomfort and pain in your horse.
Massage and physio should not just be the back lady. The whole body needs to be taken into consideration.
By addressing specific conditions and injuries, physiotherapy promotes efficient rehabilitation and accelerates recovery time. However, it also focuses on proactive care to maintain overall muscle balance and prevent future issues.
What happens during a session?
Part 1: Assessment
Patient information: The first appointment will take a bit longer as I need to get to know you and your horse. I will start off asking about your daily routine, lifestyle, and surroundings before conducting a comprehensive physical evaluation
Gait Analysis: Looking at how the horse moves, walking, trotting, backing up and circles
Palpation: Muscle palpation and Joint range of motion assessment
Part 2: Treatment
Treatment: Massage Therapy, these hands-on techniques encompass a variety of methods, including massage, joint mobilisations, myofascial release and Advance Stretching. Electrotherapies are also used when needed to aid in the up regulation of the cells
Exercise advice and recommendations
Initial session please leave up 90 mins and follow ups 60 mins
Honestly couldn’t recommend her enough - was amazing with my horse - Listened to all my worries, is very friendly and you get a lot for your money! Gave me pages of information of exercises/massages for you to do to help! And Kirsten is always over a message if you need advice! Had made a huge difference to not just my horse but my confidence riding my horse as she’s so much more rideable and happy!
Fliss's owner
★★★★★
Kirsten Smith uses the following Electrotherapies
Pulsed Electromagnetic field therapy
Photobiomodulation
Ultrasound
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Neuromuscular electrical stimulations
These will be used only when needed
