Equine
Equine Sports Massage
All horses can benefit from an equine sports massage session, regardless of discipline, from the retired horse, happy hacker up to International competition horses and racehorses.
Using a variety of massage techniques and myofascial release, these techniques can release superficial and deep tension. Along with applying specific gentle mobilisation techniques to further improve performance and flexibility.
Equine sports massage can have a positive effect for the well-being of the horse. Massage treatments can also:
* Enhance performance
* Improve suppleness
* Aid recovery should your horse have an injury
* Improve and increase circulation
* Enhance muscle tone
* Relax muscle spasm and release tension
* Prevent and relieve adhesion (scar tissue)
* Increase the range of movement
* Reduce stress
Pre and post competition/exercise massage can benefit a horse, as the massage prepares the muscles before activity. Post competition/exercise massages actively relax the muscle and remove toxins.
Regular massage sessions can train the horse’s muscles to recover.
Massage treatments are not alternative to veterinary treatment. We are happy to work alongside your veterinarian. By adhering to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, we always obtain veterinary consent prior to providing a massage treatment for your horse(s).
The majority of the massage treatments are hands on, which allows Emma to feel soft tissue changes. The techniques used are both sports massage techniques and myofascial release.
Myofascial release how been shown to be extremely effective in elongated connective tissue and supporting restoration of functional movement.
However, Emma does use some tools on occasions depending on what she is feeling beneath her hands.
Tools we use
• Photizo
(infra-red-light therapy) – a non-invasive therapy tool to aid wound healing, musculoskeletal conditions and pain relief.
• Fascial Edge Tool
– Designed by Andrew Glaister D.C. The tool aids the release of fibrosis, fascial adhesions and entrapped mechanoreceptors along the horse’s or dog’s kinetic chains.
• Taping
– Where needed Emma will provide taping services. Taping can reduce or manage swelling or edema, increase joint range of motion and muscle function.
