Physiotherapy is useful in helping the following conditions in the horse:
Back, neck or pelvic pain
Muscle strains or tears
Tendon or ligament injuries
Compensatory problems due to underlying lameness
Degenerative joint conditions
Poor performance – inconsistency, poor propulsion, one sidedness
Maintenance of high performance in all equine disciplines
Return to performance following injury
Rehabilitation following surgery
Saddle related problems
Back, neck or pelvic pain
Muscle strains or tears
Tendon or ligament injuries
Compensatory problems due to underlying lameness
Degenerative joint conditions
Poor performance – inconsistency, poor propulsion, one sidedness
Maintenance of high performance in all equine disciplines
Return to performance following injury
Rehabilitation following surgery
Saddle related problems
Performance problems
From high level eventers to riding club competitors, horses can present with performance problems that physiotherapy can help such as:
From high level eventers to riding club competitors, horses can present with performance problems that physiotherapy can help such as:
- lack of suppleness
- inability to maintain a good outline
- temperament changes such as bucking or napping
inconsistency in performance - one sidedness/favouring one canter lead
