Equine Physiotherapy

Whether companion pony, happy hacker or top level competition horse, all horses may benefit from regular physiotherapy appointments. Subtle changes in behaviour or performance are often the initial indicators of a treatable condition and physiotherapy may help to pick up on these issues and treat them before they become chronic. Physiotherapy is also a useful part of the multidisciplinary team involved in the care of high performance equine athletes, ensuring peak performance and reducing risk of injury.

Some common conditions that may benefit from physiotherapy -
 

• Muscular asymmetries

• Muscle strains

• ​Obesity

• Back problems

• Sacroilliac conditions

• Kissing spine

• Osteoarthritis

• Ligament sprains

• Proximal suspensory desmitis

• Superficial digital flexor tendon injury

• Deep digital flexor tendon injury

• Wounds that are unable to be sutured; are dirty or infected; or post-operative

• Scar tissue reduction

• Splints

• Fractures

• Bucked shins

• Haematomas

• Bite or kick injuries

• Laminitis

• Stifle injuries

• Locking stifles

• Tightness in the poll

• Post-surgical rehabilitation

• Postnatal physiotherapy and massage

• Nerve injuries

• Behaviour changes

• Rider related issues

• Low grade lameness