Horse Physiotherapy Services

Equine physio services in Suffolk, North Essex and South Norfolk

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Assessment

A full assessment of your horse, including:

  • Observation of posture, conformation and symmetry

  • Gait assessment which may incorporate observing the horse on the lunge or ridden depending on the problems experienced

  • Hands-on musculoskeletal assessment including palpation and range of movement assessment

The assessment is tailored to the horse and rider as appropriate.

Treatments

Some of the most frequently offered horse physiotherapy services include:

  • Joint mobilisation

  • Joint manipulation

  • Soft tissue mobilisation, including massage and myofascial release

Electrotherapy

  • TMM - a muscle stimulation machine that can be used to assess the quality of a muscle contraction and mobilise muscles and joints to optimise function

  • Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy - relieves pain, increases circulation, increases the rate of tissue repair, accelerates the inflammatory process and reduces swelling

  • Laser Treatment - accelerates healing, restores cellular function, reduces pain and swelling, decreases muscle spasm

Exercise

An individually tailored exercise programme for the owner/rider to carry out with the horse, incorporating stretching, strengthening, stabilising, coordination and proprioceptive exercises. These are frequently carried out from the ground and may include in-hand pole exercises. Often, ridden exercises will be given together with these as the horse progresses.

Ella regularly works alongside equine vets and other equestrian professionals, and recognises the importance of a holistic approach to maximise best outcomes for your horse.

About Horse Physiotherapy

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Why you should use horse physiotherapy post-injury or surgery

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Veterinary Consent Form

Download my veterinary consent form and complete ahead of your appointment if your horse has ongoing veterinary issues or has had recent veterinary treatment (other than routine input).

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  • "Ella was referred to us by my vet after a horse of mine had a bad accident three years ago. Since then she has become a major part of our team, looking after my former European Pony to now my Junior Gold medalist and my other two horses. She comes at least twice a month and not only do the horses love her, she really does help them preform to their best. Ella works alongside my vet and we all try to leave no ‘stone’ unturned. We feel very lucky to have Ella Gay as a member of our team."

    Ella Howard, Junior European Eventing Gold Medalist

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E: activ8physiotherapy@hotmail.co.uk

T: 07812 033540