Equine Physiotherapy
Equine physiotherapy plays an important role in maintaining your horse’s comfort, mobility and overall well-being. Whether your horse is recovering from injury, managing a long-term condition or performing at a competitive level, physiotherapy can help support rehabilitation, improve movement and optimise performance.
At FD Veterinary Physiotherapy, each horse receives an individualised assessment and tailored treatment plan, combining hands-on techniques, therapeutic modalities and targeted rehabilitation exercises to support their specific needs and goals.
What can physiotherapy help with?
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Soft tissue injuries (Muscle, tendon and ligament injuries)
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Joint conditions (Arthitis, Osteoarthritis and SI issues)
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Lameness and compensatory movement patterns
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Muscle weakness and asymmetry
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Poor Performance
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Post-injury and surgical rehabilitation (Supporting recovery and a gradual return to exercise)
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Behavioural changes
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Neurological conditions
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Age-related changes (Maintaining comfort, flexibility and mobility)
What to Expect in a Session
1. Pre-visit history & goals
We’ll discuss your horse's medical history, current workload and any changes you’ve noticed in their movement or behaviour. This helps us agree clear goals, whether that’s comfort, rehabilitation or performance.
2. Static & dynamic assessment
I’ll observe your horse standing and moving (in hand and/or ridden where appropriate). I look at posture, symmetry, muscle development and gait to identify areas of tension, weakness or restriction.
3. Hands-on clinical examination
Using palpation and range-of-motion tests, I assess joint and spinal function, as well as soft tissues. Neurological assesments will be used where nessesary. These assessments help guide your horses treatment.
4. Tailored treatment
Following the assessment, I’ll create an individualised treatment plan incorporating a range of manual therapy techniques. Laser and heat therapy may also be used where appropriate.
5. Home exercise & follow-up support
You’ll receive a clear home exercise programme, plus guidance on management and follow-up sessions to help your horse maintain long-term comfort and performance.
My Services
Manual Therapy
Manual therapy uses hands-on techniques, including soft tissue and joint mobilisation, trigger point therapy, myofascial release and stretching, to relieve tension, reduce stiffness and improve mobility and comfort.
Therapeutic Exercise
Therapeutic exercises are tailored to your horse's individual needs, helping to improve strength, balance, coordination and flexibility. Exercises play an important role in rehabilitation, injury prevention and maintaining optimal performance.
LASER Therapy
Class 3B low-level laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate cellular activity and support the body's natural healing processes. It can help reduce pain and inflammation, promote tissue repair and support recovery.
Heat Therapy
Heat therapy uses gentle, controlled warmth to increase blood circulation, relax tight muscles and reduce pain and stiffness. It helps improve tissue flexibility and joint mobility, promoting relaxation and comfort while preparing muscles for manual therapy or exercise.
Fascial Edge Tool
Heat therapy uses gentle, controlled warmth to increase blood circulation, relax tight muscles and reduce pain and stiffness. It helps improve tissue flexibility and joint mobility, promoting relaxation and comfort while preparing muscles for manual therapy or exercise.
The Fascial Edge Tool is a specialised handheld instrument used to target muscular tension, fascial restrictions and areas of adhesion within the soft tissues. It aims to release restrictions, improve tissue mobility and promote relaxation
Initial assessment
£65.00
Approximately 90 minutes, including detailed history taking, a full assessment, initial treatment and personalised exercise plan.
Additional travel charges may apply to appointments outside a 15-mile radius. Any additional travel costs will be discussed before booking.
Equine Session Prices
Follow-up sessions
£60.00
Approximately 60 minutes, including reassessment, ongoing treatment and progression of your horse's individualised exercise plan.
