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Category Archives: Horse
Equestrian Sports Physical Therapy
Equestrian Sport is a fascinating and complex partnership between horse and rider, requiring strength, agility, endurance – both physical and mental. Each discipline presents its own distinct challenges that canContinue reading “Equestrian Sports Physical Therapy”
What to Expect During a Physical Therapy Rider Assessment
Have you ever wondered what stops you from achieving your greatest riding performance? Then a Physical Therapy Rider Assessment is for you! This comprehensive evaluation of your body helps to accurately identify structural asymmetries, muscle imbalances, and compensatory movement patterns.
COVID-19 Precautions at the PES Clinic
Want to continue with your equestrian physical therapy sessions during the pandemic? At the PES clinic, we’re making it safe for you to do so.
Equine Physical Therapy Treatment Strategies: Myth vs Fact
How do you know what to believe when it comes to equine physical therapy treatment? Do magnets really work? Click here to separate myth from fact.
5 Signs Your Horse Needs a Physical Therapist
Wouldn’t life be easier if your horse could talk? Since they can’t tell you when they need to go to a physical therapy clinic, it’s important that every equestrian understands these five signs that your horse needs a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Equine Welfare and Heat Precautions
There’s no shame in taking a day off. But you should be ashamed of failing to listen to your horse and overheating your partner. Here’s how to tell when it’s too hot to ride and what you can do instead.
Help Your Horse Find Balance
There are lots of reasons for our horses to be asymmetrical. Asymmetries can be related to conformation, movement patterns, and even poor quality riding. Over time, these imbalances can leadContinue reading “Help Your Horse Find Balance”
3 Ways Dr. Shields, PT can Collaborate with your DVM
At first, physical therapists and veterinarians sound almost like two competing forces. But, in reality, these two essential services work together to help you and your horse achieve your equine fitness goals. Click to find out how they can work together.
Where is Your Riding Performance Breakdown?
As riders turn their focus to schooling, it’s important to use this time wisely to analyze last season’s events and see where you can improve. Sports physical therapy can not only help you identify the root of your problem but can also provide the solution as well.
3 Common Myths about Rehabilitating Equine Injuries
Unfortunately, equine injuries happen to the best and worst of equestrians equally. Find out what NOT to do when rehabbing your four-legged partner, and how equine physical therapy can lead to a full recovery.
Insider’s Guide to Laser Therapy for Horses
Is laser therapy a gimmick or miracle cure? Find out if it could become a part of your elite sports physical therapy program and help your equine reach peak performance.
Behind the Scenes: How a Physical Therapist Can Work with Horses
Meet one of Dr. Shields clients: a Grand Prix level jumper who suffered a suspensory ligament injury.
Does your horse have a Doctor of Physical Therapy? Why Not?
Most equestrians that are serious about riding have a big support team. It can include a veterinarian, chiropractor, massage therapist, dentist, trainer, barn manager, and even a saddle fitter. DoubleContinue reading “Does your horse have a Doctor of Physical Therapy? Why Not?”
Interested in Hosting a Rider Physical Therapy Assessment Clinic at your farm?
Did you know rider asymmetries are common? Even highly skilled riders have asymmetries! A functional movement assessment of the rider on and off the horse allows for a better understandingContinue reading “Interested in Hosting a Rider Physical Therapy Assessment Clinic at your farm?”
What to Expect with an Equine Physical Therapy Assessment
History of Horse Presenting Complaint and Nature of Injury Review treatments, injections, or surgeries previously performed by DVM for presenting complaint Standing Inspection of Horse (Observation, Palpation, Range of Motion)Continue reading “What to Expect with an Equine Physical Therapy Assessment”
Dr. Shields, Physical Therapist for the Horse and Rider
Emily Shields received her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University in 2005. She had been working at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, a Level 1 Trauma center, in Washington,Continue reading “Dr. Shields, Physical Therapist for the Horse and Rider”
What is a CERP?
Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner can be a veterinarian, veterinary technician, physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, or students of these professions that completed a postgraduate certificate course offered by the UniversityContinue reading “What is a CERP?”
Do you have a Doctor of Physical Therapy in your phone’s contacts?
A Doctor of Physical Therapy who has had specialized training in the movement of both horse and rider unmounted and under saddle may be able to help you uncover physicalContinue reading “Do you have a Doctor of Physical Therapy in your phone’s contacts?”
Equine Rehabilitation
Equine Rehabilitation is based on evidenced based protocols, tissue healing parameters, horse’s response to treatment, and consistently reassesses interventions to determine effectiveness of treatment strategies. At Physio Equine Solutions, a DPT whoContinue reading “Equine Rehabilitation”