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Manual therapies are the mainstay of our in-session treatment techniques. They are tailored according to the unique requirements of each horse. They will typically include a combination of: Targeted massage techniques Myofascial release techniques Passive range of motion exercises Joint mobilisations Targeted stretching Dynamic mobilisation exercises Manual trigger point therapy Cryotherapy - heat and cold Typically a patient will benefit from repeated application of these te

Our hands are our most useful tool! Our hands connect us to our patients, to both assess and treat. The skill of palpation builds up over time and hundreds of patients – learning what is within normal limits for the age, type and training status of each animal, detecting changes in tissue structure and understanding how these changes relate to pathology and function. Manual assessment of the horse includes palpation of all tissue types (tendon, ligament, muscle, bone, fascia

The dynamic assessment is a very important part of the physiotherapy service we provide. The way a horse moves and uses his/her body tells us so much about their natural movement patterns and any gait adaptations they have adopted in response to imbalance, weakness or pain. As an equine vet, Lorna is well placed to identify and understand underlying clinical pathology that is driving musculoskeletal dysfunction and altered biomechanical patterns. All initial consultations wil

We perform a full clinical exam for all new cases, including static and dynamic musculoskeletal assessment and clinical palpation. Static assessment involves looking both at the horse’s conformation and posture. The conformation is the animal’s fixed anatomy and cannot be changed. The posture is influenced by many things, primarily the horse’s musculoskeletal development – strength, conditioning and training, but also the horse’s temperament, current attitude and pain status.

Everything starts here. In order to fully understand any current issues, a full and thorough history is essential. It can be helpful when...

We really enjoyed meeting Gorgeous George yesterday! George is the winner of our Spring Competition and received a free physiotherapy...

No horse owner can have missed the exponential rise of musculoskeletal (MSK) therapists over the last two decades and beyond. This...

The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists was formed back in 1985 to promote the professional practice of veterinary...

"RAMP was initiated to provide a regulatory body in the absence of statutory regulation in animal musculoskeletal care, the founders were...