ACpat Chartered physiotherapist specialising in horse and Human physiotherapy
ACpat Chartered physiotherapist specialising in horse and Human physiotherapy
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Discover our specialised physiotherapy treatments, dedicated to improving your horse's wellbeing and recovery journey. Just like humans, horses and other animals can benefit from physiotherapy to help reduce pain, improve movement and prevent injury. First Class Physiotherapy is able to treat the happy hacker through to the elite competition horse and everything in between. I do also treat small/farm animals on request. Each session is tailored to the individual animal, so whether you've got a specific problem you want to try and resolve, have a horse/other animal recovering from injury, surgery or neurological deficit or just want a routine check to make sure everything is in order then we can help.
In 2021, the RCVS changed the legislation and vet consent is no longer required prior to treatment for routine/maintenance cases. However, it is still advised that you contact your vet to let them know your horse is receiving treatment. Any lameness, post surgery or medical intervention cases will require veterinary consent prior to physio treatment.
Assessment involves full static and dynamic gait assessment, palpation, range of motion and includes any physiotherapy special tests required for each individual animal.
Lunging/ridden assessments may also be required.
Treatment depends on assessment findings but can involve any combination of manual therapies such a joint mobilisations, massage, myofascial release, lymphatic drainage, trigger point therapy, stretching.
Electrotherapy may include TECAR 448 kHz radiofrequency, muscle stimulation, ultrasound, laser and H-Wave.
Each session will also include physiotherapy exercise prescription, tailored for each individual horse to help maximise treatment effect and maintain improvements between sessions. This may include strengthening exercises, mobility exercises, balance exercises, pole work, stretches and exercises under saddle. You will receive a handwritte
Each session will also include physiotherapy exercise prescription, tailored for each individual horse to help maximise treatment effect and maintain improvements between sessions. This may include strengthening exercises, mobility exercises, balance exercises, pole work, stretches and exercises under saddle. You will receive a handwritten report at the time of the session including assessment findings, treatment and exercises after every session.



