Maintenance
Maintain
Regular physiotherapy and acupuncture can be used as part of a holistic maintenance programme for any horse, ensuring musculoskeletal comfort and ongoing well-being.
Maintenance assessment allows early identification of sub-clinical musculoskeletal issues, areas of asymmetry and developing tension — before they become a significant clinical problem. In practical terms this means:
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Full range of motion maintained through all joints
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Spinal flexibility monitored and supported
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Areas of muscular tension identified and addressed early
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Ongoing exercise and management guidance reviewed and updated
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Subtle changes in comfort or way of going detected before they escalate
Maintenance physiotherapy is appropriate for all horses and ponies in ridden work, and for older and retired horses where comfort, balance and core strength are particularly important. Managing age-related changes such as arthritis through regular physiotherapy and acupuncture can significantly improve quality of life and can influence longevity of ridden career.
Maintenance therapy does not require veterinary referral – it can be booked directly with Equilibre for horses not under active musculoskeletal clinical treatment.
