Soft Tissue Injuries

We as horse owners know that horses are prone to a range of soft tissue injuries. These include:

• Strains
• Sprains
• Muscle tears
• Tendon injury
• Ligament injury
• Muscular pain due to compensation

Physiotherapy is instrumental in the recovery and management of these injuries. It employs methods such as manual manipulation, controlled rehab exercise plans, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Laser Therapy, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation (PMAG) and stretching in order to promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation and prevent restrictive scar tissue formation.

By enhancing blood circulation and improving flexibility, physiotherapy helps to restore the horse’s normal function and reduces the risk of re-injury, allowing a safer and more effective return to work.