EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES

Nicky Desailly MNAVP

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Physiotherapists use a range of treatment modalities to achieve their treatment objectives. These can be used individually or in combination with other modalities. Massage, muscle release techniques, stretch exercises and mobilisation can also be used in combination with these modalities. Treatment can be combined with remedial exercise prescription where indicated either off the ground, ridden or in the form of hydrotherapy.
 
Below are some examples of equipment used:
 

                      

                 Therapeutic Ultrasound

 

              Reduction of adhesions, muscle spasm,

              influencing the quality of scar tissue,     

              reduction of oedema, stimulating collagen 

              synthesis and fibre alignment and wound       

              healing.

 

 

                       

 

 

 

                     TENS machines

 

                 Effective used as a non invasive

                 form of pain relief

 

 

 

                   

 

 

 

 

                  

                 H Wave electrotherapy

              Based on Hoffmans reflex wave and available 

                 for use at 2 Hz and 60 Hz settings for both

                 pain relief and muscle stimulation.

 

 

                

                

 

               Pulsed magnetic field therapy and 

               laser therapy equipment

 

               Effectively used for pain relief,

               reducing muscle spasm, stimulating

               the healing response, laser therapy

               in the management of wounds

               and pain relief.