Equine physiotherapy and equine osteopathy

Equine physiotherapy and equine osteopathy - EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPY
Equine physiotherapy is a form of therapy that aims to maintain the horse's ability to move and function, to restore it after illness or to prevent problems.

For horses suffering from diseases or injuries to the musculoskeletal system, physiotherapy can alleviate many complaints and ideally even cure them completely. Through targeted assessment followed by individually tailored therapy in the form of joint mobilization, massage and stretching techniques, among other things, it has a supportive and accelerating effect on the healing process.

It also makes sense to provide the horse with physiotherapy as part of prevention. In combination with everyday training, the horse becomes more efficient and relaxed through continuous treatment. In addition, injuries to the musculoskeletal system are reduced and prevented.

How can you tell if your horse has any muscle tension and/or blockages?

Back problems

rhythm impurities or lameness

Running away and pushing the back away or bending the knees when sitting up

Rideability problems

Increased stumbling

Crooked head or tail

Loss of performance

Painful reactions when grooming or saddling

Muscle tension

Problems with position and bending

After an accident or fall

Muscle, tendon or ligament injuries

General deterioration in performance

Causes that can trigger tension and blockages - apart from the rider's restricted movement and reduced balance/balance - can be

Trauma

Dental and jaw problems - Misalignments

Unsuitable equipment (e.g. incorrectly fitting saddle, unsuitable girth, poorly fitting snaffle, noseband buckled too tightly, bit too big or too small, metal allergy, gaiters too tight, ...)

incorrect shoeing or poor hoof condition/position

Problems with internal organs

Course of treatment:

Detailed anamnesis

Gait analysis in stride on the hand

Gait analysis at trot (on the lunge if necessary)

Palpation of the entire horse's body

Testing the joints for possible restrictions

Physiotherapeutic treatment

Massage Stress point massage

Detailed final discussion

The existing movement restrictions, blockages, adhesions, hardening etc. are released using precise manual grip techniques. These are based on sound anatomical, physiological and biomechanical knowledge.

Following the treatment, depending on the findings, your horse should be given a break for about 2 days during which it can move freely (paddock or paddock walk, relaxed lunging).

Please provide a quiet place where your horse feels comfortable.

If you have any questions after the treatment, I am always available to help you.

An initial treatment takes about 1.5 - 2 hours, the very first contact can even take up to 2.5 hours.

Follow-up appointments, which take place within 6 weeks, last approximately 1 - 1.5 hours. To the seller's offerlaunch