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abphysio

a day ago
9 min

How to Manage a Swollen Leg

Do you know what to do if your horse has a swollen leg? Learn some tips on how to effectively apply RICEMM.

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abphysio

Mar 13
2 min

Abracadabra? ... Correct Basics don't look fancy or impressive

If you see a dramatic change in a session, most likely it either is not dramatic and you just haven't seen all the preceding work, or they a

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abphysio

Feb 10
3 min

Why A Quick Fix Won't Work

Learn about tissue healing time frames and avoid making common mistakes in recovering from injury.

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abphysio

Dec 18, 2019
2 min

Pre-cooling Works

Pre-cooling is not some fancy technique reserved for elite level horses performing at big competitions. Pre-cooling benefits every horse.

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abphysio

Dec 7, 2019
5 min

Part 2: Pole Work, Common Problems and Corrections.

How to fix common mistakes that occur during pole work: slowing down, rushing, drifting and not stretching down.

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abphysio

Nov 29, 2019
2 min

Part 1: The Importance of Doing Pole Work Well.

Principles and strength training. Know your reps, sets and why you are doing the pole work exercise.

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abphysio

Oct 4, 2019
3 min

Massage versus Rehabilitation

If you constantly want massage, you have to ask; why are your muscles tense all the time?

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abphysio

Sep 6, 2019
3 min

Recognising Horse Back Pain - Part 3

Touch and treatment for horse sore back.

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abphysio

Aug 30, 2019
3 min

Recognising Horse Back Pain - Part 2

Changes in movement and behaviour that may indicate your horse has a sore back.

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abphysio

Aug 22, 2019
2 min

Horse Back Pain - Recognising a Sore Back - Part 1: Facial Expressions and Posture

With a little practice anyone can recognise signs of back pain. Facial expressions. Posture.

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abphysio

Aug 15, 2019
1 min

Girthy Behaviour in Horses and Myofascial Trigger Points

Myofascial trigger points are common in the pectoral muscles of horses.

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