Equine Physical Therapy
Myofascial Release
What is it? Myofascial Release is a hands-on technique that involves applying gentle sustained pressure and stretching to the horse’s fascia and muscles to release tension and restrictions.
What does it do? The goal of Myofascial Release is to restore normal movement and function, improve range of motion, reduce pain, enhance performance and promote overall health and wellness.
What is it good for? Myofascial Release helps address issues such as muscle tension, restricted movement, postural imbalances, and general discomfort. It is good for all horses but particularly those who experience lack of movement, emotional stress, trauma or injury, repetitive movements or overwork, conformation faults, ill-fitting tack or unbalanced riding.
Massage
What is it? Massage Therapy is the manipulation of soft tissues using various hands-on techniques and pressures, to achieve positive physiological effects that facilitate the body to heal and maintain itself optimally.
What does it do? Massage Therapy increases blood and lymphatic circulation, stretches and softens tissues, stimulates the nervous system, relieves pain, promotes healing, enhances performance and helps prevent injuries.
What is it good for? Massage can benefit horses of all ages and occupations, from senior horses and pleasure horses to professional athletes. It is particularly good for horses experiencing muscle tension and soreness, reduced mobility or range of motion, arthritis pain, anxiety or nervousness, inflammation, scar tissue or those in the healing process.
Kinesiology Taping
What is it? Kinesiology Taping is a non-invasive therapeutic technique that involves applying specialised elastic tape to the horse's coat with different degrees of stretch to achieve specific goals.
What does it do? The tape recoils and gently lifts the hair and skin, creating space between the skin and tissues underneath. This promotes blood and lymphatic circulation, relieves pain, improves movement and enhances healing.
What is it good for? Kinesiology Taping helps address a variety of issues including tense, weak or overdeveloped muscles, myofascial restrictions, postural imbalances, tendon and ligament injuries, swelling, scar tissue, joint instability and pain. It can help horses recover from injuries, improve performance, and enhance overall health and wellbeing.
Red and Infrared Light Therapy
What is it? Red and Infrared Light Therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity and promote tissue healing.
What does it do? Red and Infrared Light Therapy helps to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve tissue repair in muscles, tendons, and ligaments.
What is it good for? Red and Infrared Light Therapy can accelerate wound healing, support joint health, aid in muscle recovery, improve circulation and alleviate pain from musculoskeletal conditions, such as arthritis, joint pain, muscle strains and soreness.
Lymphatic Drainage
What is it? Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is a gentle manual therapy technique that focuses on stimulating the lymphatic system to encourage lymph flow and reduce swelling and inflammation.
What does it do? Lymphatic Drainage Therapy promotes blood and lymph flow, reduces stagnant edema, decreases bruising, reduces pain and inflammation and improves tissue health.
What is it good for? Lymphatic Drainage Therapy is beneficial in reducing swelling and edema, improving immune function, promoting detoxification, supporting wound healing, aiding in recovery, and enhancing overall lymphatic system health.
Pricing & Packages
Sessions range from €45 to €70, with options to save through annual and 6 month packages. Explore the full range of services, pricing and packages to find the best fit for your horse's needs.
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