Equine Treatments

The treatments are always individualized, each case requires a study and specific plan depending on the sports objective or injury.

The first treatment session usually lasts between 1:30 -2:00 hours, the second treatment varies between 0:45-1: 30 hours. The standard duration of a physiotherapy treatment is approximately one hour.

We begin by collecting the patient’s medical history, taking into account the clinical history submitted by your veterinarian, as well as laboratory diagnostic and diagnostic imaging reports, as well as the owner’s complaints and expectations after treatment.

A physiotherapeutic and chiropractic static palpation test is performed

A biodynamic examination of the patient is performed on hard ground in a straight line at walk and trot

A biodynamic examination of the patient is performed by lounging the horse in both reins at walk, trot and canter. Depending on the horse and the problem, a biodynamic examination of the horse ridden by its rider must be performed.

I perform an inspection of the hoofs and the type of shoeing/ farriery.

Once all this information has been collected, I proceed to carry out the treatment

Normally I start by treating the sacropelvic area, then the lumbar spine, thoracic spine, jaw, cervical spine and finally anterior and posterior extremities. The order of treatment may vary depending on the animal’s findings and temperament. In some cases it is necessary to perform a physiotherapy treatment before chiropractic treatment to relax the most complicated treatment area due to muscular tensions.

The person holding the horse to be focused on keeping it square and with the 4 limbs on the ground

The inspection of the saddle without blanket or pads and the bit.

Instructions are given for the next working days. Normally a day off, just hand walking. The next 2-7 days of work will be guided by working from the ground, lounging and paddock. Then start with light and gradual elastic work towards normal work.

Work guidelines will be dictated to prevent the onset of symptoms and strengthen problem areas.

The re-evaluation of the horse will depend on each case. The physiotherapeutic revaluation will depend on the type of injury. The chiropractic reassessment will be repeated 3-8 weeks.