A full consultation involves a clinical history, active and motion assessment, treatment and advice for prevention where necessary. .
When also taking into account tack and rider, there are countless variables contributing to why a horse may become resistant to work or begin to underperform.
We will always work together with your veterinarian to achieve the best result. The lines of communication are open well before the first consultation, streamlining the referral process to reduce the time out of work for your horse.
The focus of the treatment and rehabilitation plan is to get your horse to the stage where the initial problem can be maintained without the need for any ongoing treatment. However, occasionally when in heavy work, a 3 or 6 month check-up is recommended.
Osteopaths view the body as a single unit of function, whereby a restriction in a particular joint or tension in a muscle will have an effect throughout the rest of the related areas.
As a result, osteopaths try to identify the initial cause of why the horse became uneven or unlevel in its movement. This may be from a injury, an overstrain or consistent demanding work regime.
The first consultation begins with a thorough medical and clinical case history to gain a complete picture of your horse.
An active and hands-on examination follows, and occasionally a lunge or ridden assessment is also required.
If at this point osteopathy is considered suitable, a full treatment will be provided. All consultations are performed with a team approach, with referrals to your veterinarian always made without delay if it is considered appropriate.
Aftercare advice may also be prescribed, as the ultimate goal of treatment is self-maintanance and prevention.
Cost of consultation: $120 for assessment and treatment, plus travel costs where appropriate. Travel is discounted or waived for multiple horses.
Treatment is designed to improve on the mechanics of how your horse moves.
This goal can be achieved in many ways -
An active and hands-on examination follows, and occasionally a lunge or ridden assessment is also required.
If at this point osteopathy is considered suitable, a full treatment will be provided. All consultations are performed with a team approach, with referrals to your veterinarian always made without delay if it is considered appropriate.
Aftercare advice may also be prescribed, as the ultimate goal of treatment is self-maintanance and prevention.
Cost of consultation: $120 for assessment and treatment, plus travel costs where appropriate. Travel is discounted or waived for multiple horses.
Treatment is designed to improve on the mechanics of how your horse moves.
This goal can be achieved in many ways -
- Massage techniques to help with relaxation of mucles and improving blood flow
- Articulation techniques take a joint through its range of movement
- Manipulation of joints to improve range of motion, involving gentle, specifically directed movement
- Indirect techniques, named for their gentle approach to rebalancing joints and ligaments throughout the body
As an additional service for your horse, high-quality video gait analysis before and after treatment can be arranged, offering another dimension of visual analysis and a permanent record of your horse's movement.
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