Mobilisations for your horse - find out more.......

 

During treatment you will see me mobilise your horse's joints in a variety of ways .

But what are mobilisations and what are the benefits?

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Joint mobilisation is characterised as non impulsive, repetitive joint movements induced within the passive range of joint motion with the purpose of restoring normal and symmetric joint range of motion, to stretch connective tissues, and to restore normal joint end feel.

I apply joint mobilisations during treatment to assess the quality and quantity of joint range of motion as well using them as a means of treating musculoskeletal disorders.

I will often provide you with some mobilisations specific to your horse that you can use to help your horse with between treatments.

The mobilisations will be tailored to the horse’s particular muscular structure, flexibility, and varying tension levels. Being careful not to never push your horse beyond their anatomical limit.

Some of the mobilisations I most often use are:

  • Forelimb

  • Hip

  • Hind limb

  • Tail

  • Ears

  • Poll

  • Neck

  • Withers

  • Spinal

Benefits of mobilisations include but are not limited to:

  • Improves flexibility

  • Improves symmetry of musculoskeletal kinematics in horse

  • Helps restore joint mobility

  • Assists in reducing joint pain

  • Stimulates production of synovial fluid in the joints

  • Injury prevention

  • Can help correct abnormal movement patterns

  • Stimulates the muscles, tendons and fascia surrounding the joint

If you think your horse could benefit from a treatment please do get in touch

Jess | Jessica Limpkin Equine Massage Therapy

 
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