Maintenance

Regular physiotherapy can be used as part of a holistic maintenance programme for your horse, ensuring musculoskeletal comfort and well-being.

 

It allows thorough assessment and identification of any early, sub-clinical musculoskeletal issues, asymmetries and areas of tension, allowing appropriate therapy BEFORE they become a significant issue. Specifically it can promote full range of motion through all joints, encourage spinal flexibility, ensure any areas of muscular tension are addressed before they become a problem and provide a format for appropriate ongoing maintenance exercises. 

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Maintenance physiotherapy is useful for all horses and ponies. Ridden horses, who are asked to regularly carry a saddle and rider, will benefit from improved comfort, strength and balance. Older horses, including retired horses will also benefit from improved balance and core strength, particularly beneficial when managing chronic conditions such as arthritis.