Equine Physiotherapy
PHYSIOTHERAPY FOR YOUR HORSE
AS A CHARTERED PHYSIOTHERAPIST (ACPAT A), AMY VOAKES, OFFERS EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPY & TREATMENT FOR HORSES ACROSS SOUTH CUMBRIA AND NORTH LANCASHIRE
£70 - Physiotherapy Assessment & Treatment
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No mileage charge for visits of 3 or more horses on the same yard or local area.
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Mileage charge applied for single horse visits or split for double horse visit.
Please contact for estimated mileage charge.
How will physiotherapy help my horse?
Maintenance
All horses deserve maintenance physiotherapy for comfort and optimal performance
Pre- & Post-
Competition
For all horses engaging in competition
Rehabilitation for Disease/Injury
Including arthritis, kissing spine, soft tissue injury (muscle/tendon/ligament) injury and many more..
Rehabilitation following Surgery
Including all orthopaedic and neurological surgery
Equine Physiotherapy - FAQs
What does equine physiotherapy involve?
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Static assessment - Assessing your horse's conformation, posture, muscle symmetry, hoof health and any obvious signs of injury is vital prior to dynamic assessment.
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Dynamic assessment
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walk and trot on hard surface
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walk and trot on soft surface (if appropriate and suitable ground available)
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on lunge (if required and suitable ground available)
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rein back and small circles
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neurological assessment (if required)
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Head-to-hoof hands-on assessment - To assess for palpable changes to joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons.
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Joint Range of Motion - Assessment of both spinal and limb range of motion
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Treatment - A variety of treatment techniques may be used, including advice, education, hands-on manual therapy, electrotherapy (laser, neuromuscular electrical stimulation and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) and other therapeutic techniques.
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Exercise Programme - A tailored exercise programme will be prescribed for your horse. This may include standing exercises, groundwork, polework or ridden exercises.
What do I need to do to prepare my horse for your visit?
Please make sure your horse is dry and lightly groomed for their assessment, as unfortunately hands-on assessment cannot be done on wet and/or muddy coats.
Can I ride my horse after they've been treated?
If your horse has been treated, we highly recommend that your horse is not ridden the following day but groundwork can be commenced.
Will my horse's physiotherapy be covered by insurance?
Every insurance policy is different - so always check your policy by giving them a call.