Physiotherapy

Comprehensive Physiotherapy for Your Horse – Enhancing Health and Movement Comfort

Our equine physiotherapy service provides specialized care aimed at restoration, regeneration, and maintaining the physical fitness of horses. We offer individually tailored treatments and rehabilitation plans that help treat injuries, reduce pain, improve overall musculoskeletal condition, and enhance psychophysical comfort.

1. Physiotherapeutic Diagnostics – The first step in rehabilitation is a detailed assessment of the horse’s health, including:

• Posture analysis
• Observation of the horse in motion
• Assessment of joint range of motion
• Palpation to locate dysfunctions

Based on the assessment, the physiotherapist develops an individual therapy plan considering the horse’s health, current training level, and rehabilitation needs.

2. Rehabilitation and Recovery – Depending on the diagnostic results, we use individually selected physiotherapy techniques, such as:

• Therapeutic massage – improves blood circulation, reduces muscle tension, and supports tissue regeneration
• Manual therapy – stretching and joint mobilization techniques to improve mobility
• Electrotherapy – application of electrical currents at specific frequencies for pain relief and tissue repair support
• Magnetotherapy – use of a magnetic field to accelerate tissue healing, reduce pain, and decrease inflammation
• Hirudotherapy – use of medicinal leeches to reduce swelling, improve microcirculation, detoxify, and support tissue regeneration
• Taping – techniques that help reduce pain and support re-education of movement patterns
• Dry needling – pain relief by decreasing hyperactive points in muscles
• Sensorimotor pads – exercises with pads strengthen stabilizing muscles and support proprioceptive rehabilitation

3. Review and Monitoring of Therapy Effects – After each treatment series, we review the therapy’s progress. Continuous monitoring allows us to adjust the therapy plan to the horse’s changing needs, ensuring optimal results.

When is physiotherapy recommended?

After injuries – strains, sprains, bruises
Physiotherapy supports tissue healing, reduces pain and swelling, and restores proper joint and muscle mobility. Proper techniques help the horse recover faster and reduce the risk of chronic problems.

During intensive training – preparing the body for effort and post-exercise recovery
Regular physiotherapy strengthens muscles, increases flexibility, and prepares the horse’s body for demanding training. Post-exercise treatments accelerate recovery, reduce tension, and relieve joint load, improving performance and movement comfort.

When movement problems occur – lameness, joint stiffness, limited range of motion
Physiotherapy diagnoses movement issues and restores proper joint and muscle function. Massage, mobilization, and therapeutic exercises reduce pain, improve flexibility, and increase the horse’s range of motion.

During post-surgical rehabilitation – supporting faster recovery after surgeries
Physiotherapy plays a key role in rebuilding muscle strength, restoring full mobility, and preventing contractures after surgery. It accelerates the return to normal activity and reduces complication risks.

For training difficulties – trouble performing exercises, nervousness
Horses struggling in training often experience discomfort or pain. Physiotherapy removes muscle-joint blockages, improves coordination and balance, facilitating exercise performance and reducing stress.

For degenerative conditions – ringbone, arthritis
Physiotherapy reduces pain, improves joint mobility, and protects cartilage. Regular sessions help maintain activity and comfort while slowing disease progression.

Under high stress – nervous or “hot” horses
Stress and excess energy can cause muscle tension and movement problems. Physiotherapy relaxes muscles, calms the body, and supports overall well-being, improving focus during training.

Preventively – to avoid injuries, for horses at any training stage
Regular physiotherapy maintains optimal muscle condition, increases joint flexibility, and reduces injury risk, important for both recreational and sport horses.