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”
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Are you strengthening your riding asymmetries?
We all have them, why does it matter? Our bodies are pretty good at adapting and compensating for our short comings, whether it be long standing pain, short term pain,Continue reading “Are you strengthening your riding asymmetries?”
Treatment Strategies for Equestrian Physical Therapy
Generic online equestrian exercise programs and the occasional massage at a spa are not equestrian physical therapy. Read this blog to find out exactly what treatment strategies a Doctor of Physical Therapy will use and what to expect with each one.
Why you need a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Riding Instructor
Do you have to choose between a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a riding instructor? You can actually get the biggest benefit by working with both. A Doctor of Physical Therapy is there to help you learn more about you and your horse’s biomechanics, how they may be impacting your riding, and how you can strengthen weak areas to prevent injury and prolong your career.
Rider Anatomy Lessons: Muscle Form and Function
Do you know the names of the muscles you use when you ride? Or why most equestrians have well-developed inner thigh muscles? Learn how your anatomy is impacting your riding performance with the help of a licensed physical therapist.
I Don’t Give a Squat
Are you looking to add squats into your exercise routine? Squats are a great exercise for equestrians looking to build strength out of the saddle. However, there are three big mistakes that equestrian physical therapists see a lot of people making. Click to find out if you’re guilty of one of these three mistakes.
Unlock the Mystery of Your Hips: How Hip Muscles Impact your Ride
An independent, soft, fluid seat is one of the most sought after attributes of an exceptional horseback rider. If our hip and pelvis stabilizing muscles are not working properly, this becomes nearly impossible.
Head to your equestrian sport physical therapist’s office to find out how you can unlock the mystery of your hips and take your riding to the next level.
The Art of Increasing Your Flexibility
Do you shorten one side of your torso while riding? If so, you could be struggling with flexibility issues. The good news is that with some hard work and a little patience, you don’t have to deal with flexibility issues. Sports physical therapy can help.
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.