Physiotherapy optimises the recovery for your horse if they experience a musculoskeletal (muscles, joints and nerves) injury which may occur during training, competing or just out in the field. Therefore, the goal is to regain function and reduce pain through various treatment options. Horses also benefit from routine Physiotherapy appointments if they are working hard or the frequency and intensity of their work is increasing such as in dressage and jumping.

 

Issy can assess and treat a wide range of conditions using manual therapy such as massage and mobilisations. Electrotherapies can also be used during the treatment session. Exercise is an integral part of rehabilitation. Therefore, Issy may prescribe you and your horse an exercise program which often focus on strength and mobility. 

 

Hilltops Physiotherapy will travel to you to provide onsite Physiotherapy for your horse. Hilltops patients range from the happy hacker to carriage and racehorses.

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Equine sessions include:

• Gait assessment

• Palpation

• Assessing limb range of movement 

• Individualised treatment plans

• Advice and exercises

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