Woollands Equine Re-habilitation Centre (W.E.R.C.)

 Jo Paul M.C.S.P., A.C.P.A.T Cat A - Chartered Physiotherapist

Case Study : Difficulty bending in the direction of movement

Physiotherapy problems

• Muscle imbalance through body.
• Pain and restricted range of movement in joints of neck and trunk.

Physiotherapy treatment

• Mobilize tight soft tissue.
• Strengthen weak muscle.
• Mobilize joints.
• Reduce pain and inflammation.
• Retrain movement pattern.

Timescale

If causative stress is identified and eliminated one or two physiotherapy treatments with a follow-on home exercise program. Should see significant result in two weeks.

Possible other causative stresses

• Poor foot balance.
• Difficulty in fitting saddle or poorly fitting saddle.
• Joint pathology.
• Teeth problems.
• Schooling problems.
• Out of balance rider with or without physical problems.

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