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Why physiotherapy is good for horses
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Physiotherapy interventions are very valuable for both the injured and able-bodied horse. These interventions are useful to help injured, stressed, exhausted, hard-working horses as well as healthy horses.
Horses that are working very hard and at high levels of competition benefit greatly from maintenance sessions to stretch and relax muscles and improve performance through ensuring optimal functional capabilities.
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About Us
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Patrick Thomas
Patrick qualified as a physiotherapist in 1998. He has worked in several private practices over the years, with an initial strong emphasis on sports physiotherapy. Since 1999 he has been working with horses, running his own equine practice since 2000.
Patrick is now pursuing an interest in antiretroviral rollout and healthcare management in South Africa. He still administers the equine physio practice, and continues to consult on cases and offer certain courses.
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Amie Collins
The day-to-day runnning of the practice is performed by Amie. She does all the regular consultations and manages all aspects of business development.
Amie is a very capable physiotherapist with a passion for horses that can be traced back to the age of three. She is an accomplished horse rider in several events.
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When is physiotherapy useful?
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Common treatment modalities used
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Common conditions, injuries and problems treated
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• Injury rehabilitation
• Pre- and post-competition
• General maintenance
• Pain and stress management
• Tension, stress and muscle-spasm release
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• Soft-tissue release
• Massage
• Joint mobilisation
• Heat/ice therapy
• Neural tissue mobilisation
• Stretching
• Passive movements
• Dry needling
• Ultrasound
• TENS and Faradic
• Laser therapy
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• Post operative rehabilitation
• Trauma, accident rehabilitation
• Neural lesion, strains rehabilitation
• Tissue adhesions, scarring, wounds
• Muscle tension, spasms, pain
• Muscular related lameness
• Fatigue, stress
• Azoturia, tying-up
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