Services
Treatments Include Manual Therapy, Flexible Taping (Kinesiology Taping) and Dry Needling
For Bookings, locations and pricing enquiries please contact Nicolett directly
Manuel Therapy
manual therapy refers to…
Joint Manipulation using a high speed, low force thrust on one joint at the time, in order to stretch paraspinal muscles and their muscle spindles, which are proprioceptive sensors in the horses body
Joint Mobilisation which involves the rhythmical application of movement of one or more joints at the time. It is performed at a pace that is comfortable for the horse.
The aim of Manual Therapy is to reduce pain, restore normal spinal joint function and optimize muscular balance.
The sessions are approximately 45 minutes and usually include a trot up and general movement inspection to analyse movement and symmetry.
For soundness concerns and injury prognosis Nicolett will then work in collaboration with Veterinarian, Farrier, Equine Dental Vets and other specialists to plan rehabilitation and to recover wellness.
Flexible Taping (Kinesiology Taping)
applying elastic tapes to support the primary treatment
The effect produced by the Flexible Taping depends on the tissue problem and the type of tape application.
General effects are:
Balancing of muscle tone and improvement of fascial functionality
Stimulation of blood and lymph flow
Positive effects on the horses proprioceptive awareness
Dry Needling
A complementary treatment of myofascial trigger points using sterile acupuncture needles to reduce the tension in painful skeletal muscles.
In contrast to Acupuncture, which is an extremely complex healing method using points, which are linked to a system of meridians, Dry Needling places the needles near or directly into the trigger points in order to specifically treat the myofascial pain.