Exercise Therapy

Holly

Apr 6, 20238 min read

Equine Overriding Spinous Processes (Kissing Spines)

Overriding spinous processes (ORSPs) or 'kissing spines' is a condition in which the dorsal spinal processes on the vertebrae in the...

Holly

Nov 26, 20226 min read

Equine Sacroiliac Pain and Dysfunction

What is the Sacroiliac (SI) Joint? The sacroiliac (SI) joint is the articulation between the lower part of the ilium (one of the three...

Holly

Oct 10, 20223 min read

Canine Baited Stretches

Before you begin, there are few things to consider. Firstly, make sure that the environment is safe and quiet- you want your dog's...

Holly

Oct 8, 20223 min read

Raised Trot Poles in Equine Rehabilitation and Training

How and why are raised trot poles different to walk poles and what is their place in training and rehabilitation? First of all, let's...

Holly

Oct 6, 20222 min read

Walk Poles In Equine Training and Rehabilitation

Raised walk poles - how do they benefit training and rehabilitation? 1. Increases limb joint flexion- pictures 1 and 3 show increased...

Holly

Aug 26, 20224 min read

Exercise Therapy: Baited Stretches

Baited stretches seem to be a good place to begin when thinking about exercise therapy as they are an exercise that most horse owners...

Holly

Jul 6, 20224 min read

Why Exercise Therapy?

So, what’s the point in exercise therapy eh? It’s a fair question and, therefore, I thought I’d take the opportunity to explain my...