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Equine Quality of Movement Research
research physiotherapy rehabilitation equine quality of movement
abphysio
Mar 31, 20241 min read
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Workload
Acute to Chronic workload is a ratio that can be used to help reduce the risk of injury. Acute = workload that week. Chronic = the
abphysio
Feb 12, 20213 min read
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Time off from riding. What I've learnt.
The last six months I've had to slow down, do a lot of resting and rehabbing due to two disc protrusions in my lower back. During my non-rid
abphysio
Jan 8, 20213 min read
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Summer Rugging?
a rug helps block heat absorbed by solar radiation, however as there is little to no gap between the rug and the skin heat is still transmit
abphysio
Dec 2, 20205 min read
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Muscle Development and Back Profiles
Once you’ve looked at BCS (Part 1), you can then look at muscle development. This tells you the horse’s habitual way of moving, stage of tra
abphysio
Oct 3, 20205 min read
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Condition Scoring from Fat to Fit
I find the 9-point Henneke system more useful. And I like to consider condition (fat coverage) and muscle development separately.
abphysio
Sep 27, 20205 min read
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Will this machine fix my horse?
Will this machine fix my horse? The short answer: No. The long answer: Yes. Curious read on.
abphysio
Aug 8, 20205 min read
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How to Manage a Swollen Leg
Do you know what to do if your horse has a swollen leg? Learn some tips on how to effectively apply RICEMM.
abphysio
Jul 12, 20209 min read
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Abracadabra? ... Correct Basics don't look fancy or impressive
If you see a dramatic change in a session, most likely it either is not dramatic and you just haven't seen all the preceding work, or they a
abphysio
Mar 13, 20202 min read
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Why A Quick Fix Won't Work
Learn about tissue healing time frames and avoid making common mistakes in recovering from injury.
abphysio
Feb 10, 20203 min read
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Pre-cooling Works
Pre-cooling is not some fancy technique reserved for elite level horses performing at big competitions. Pre-cooling benefits every horse.
abphysio
Dec 18, 20192 min read
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Part 2: Pole Work, Common Problems and Corrections.
How to fix common mistakes that occur during pole work: slowing down, rushing, drifting and not stretching down.
abphysio
Dec 7, 20195 min read
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Part 1: The Importance of Doing Pole Work Well.
Principles and strength training. Know your reps, sets and why you are doing the pole work exercise.
abphysio
Nov 29, 20192 min read
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Massage versus Rehabilitation
If you constantly want massage, you have to ask; why are your muscles tense all the time?
abphysio
Oct 4, 20193 min read
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Recognising Horse Back Pain - Part 3
Touch and treatment for horse sore back.
abphysio
Sep 6, 20193 min read
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Recognising Horse Back Pain - Part 2
Changes in movement and behaviour that may indicate your horse has a sore back.
abphysio
Aug 29, 20193 min read
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Horse Back Pain - Recognising a Sore Back - Part 1: Facial Expressions and Posture
With a little practice anyone can recognise signs of back pain. Facial expressions. Posture.
abphysio
Aug 22, 20192 min read
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Girthy Behaviour in Horses and Myofascial Trigger Points
Myofascial trigger points are common in the pectoral muscles of horses.
abphysio
Aug 15, 20192 min read
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