Physiotherapy and how it works

These include massage, myofascial release, acupressure, Masterson Method® techniques, joint mobilisations and stretches, all designed to keep your horse comfortable and reduce tension and tightness.

Some 'tools' may be used to assist in the manual work, such as the 'Fascial Edge' tool pictured. 

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I use the following as appropriate:

- Laser or LED therapy for muscle tightness or wound healing

- Therapeutic ultrasound (long-wave) - for alleviating muscle tightness or to help optimise tendon healing

- PEMF (Pulsed Electro-magnetic Field Therapy) for pain relief

 - TENS (trans-cutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) for pain relief

Some equipment may be available to borrow or hire so that you can continue your horse's programme of treatment in between appointments.

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I will advise on a programme of work. If your horse is being rehabilitated after eg a tendon injury, or kissing spines surgery, the programme will be agreed with your vet and may be quite detailed. Most of this work is done by you but I am always ready to advise you in between appointments.

An appointment with a physiotherapist is only a drop in the ocean and is not a 'tick box' exercise. Most of your horse's management, maintenance and rehabilitation is your job. I will advise you accordingly on some techniques such as DMEs (Dynamic Mobilisation Exercises) to build your horse's core strength, and may advise you on general management such as positioning of feed, stable layout etc.