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Understanding Back Pain – Part 4 – The Rehabilitation Process
I believe that there are four main areas that are important when rehabilitating a horse suffering from back pain: Reduce pain Reduce inflammation Improve the core strength Improve suppleness of the back, which includes the multifidus, the suprspinous ligament, the...
Understanding Back Pain – Part 3 – Assessing Posture and Recognising Signs of Pain
One of the first things I look at when I meet a horse, is their posture. In fact I do it with any animal I see. Their natural resting position can tell you so much, even before I get to put my hands on and palpate properly. I’m going to talk you through a...
Understanding Back Pain In Horses – Part 2
Back pain in Horses – Part 2 - Back Pathologies The most common pathologies that you’re horse is likely to be diagnosed with are: Spondylosis Bony Changes Kissing Spines or Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes Arthritis of the facet joints Actually they...
Understanding Back Pain In Horses – Part 1
Anatomy and Function of the Spine. The equine spine is made up of the vertebra, which are uncompressible, and intervertebral disks, which are slightly compressible. These disks allow for some movement along the length of the spine. In between each vertebra is a...
Gamewise Article – RAMP Therapists
Hello... I've attached a copy of the Gamewise article. Its about why you should choose a RAMP registered therapist to treat your animals! Getting accepted onto this register is difficult and tough. As they set the bar really high! I'm really proud that all the work...
Elbow Dysplasia – A Conservative Management Guide
Has your dog been diagnosed with Elbow Dysplasia? Follow the guide below to help your dog manage with this condition. The guide is an introduction to the types of exercise and management options. This guide will help your dog with mobility, pain management and...
Damaged or Ruptured Cranial Cruciate Ligament – A Post Operative Home Exercise Plan
If your dog has recently undergone TPLO or TTA surgery? I have outlined a brief home exercise plan below. The plan is a guideline to the types of exercises that you'd expect to be doing post surgery. These exercises are designed to help your dog return to normal...
Part 2 – Fascinating Fascia – Treatment
Last week we looked briefly at what fascia does and how it can restrict muscle function and movement. This week I’m going to outline the basic treatment and the improvements you’d expect to see after treatment. Treatment The first thing about the treatment, is that...
Part 1 – Fascinating Fascia
What is Fascia? I looked at a couple of definitions for fascia and my favourite comes from Wikipedia. A fascia (/ˈfæʃ(i)ə/; plural fasciae /ˈfæʃii/; adjective fascial; from Latin: "band") is a band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen,...
How to Massage your Horse in 7 Easy Steps
Does your horse focus better if he’s relaxed but you don’t have time to spend hours massaging your horse? Why don’t you try this 10 minute massage? It can be done before working your horse or as a cool down after exercise. You could even do it before you mount at a...
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