Workload
Acute to Chronic workload is a ratio that can be used to help reduce the risk of injury. Acute = workload that week. Chronic = the
abphysio
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min
Time off from riding. What I've learnt.
The last six months I've had to slow down, do a lot of resting and rehabbing due to two disc protrusions in my lower back. During my non-rid
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abphysio
- Dec 2, 2020
- 5 min
Summer Rugging?
a rug helps block heat absorbed by solar radiation, however as there is little to no gap between the rug and the skin heat is still transmit
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abphysio
- Oct 3, 2020
- 5 min
Muscle Development and Back Profiles
Once you’ve looked at BCS (Part 1), you can then look at muscle development. This tells you the horse’s habitual way of moving, stage of tra
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abphysio
- Sep 27, 2020
- 5 min
Condition Scoring from Fat to Fit
I find the 9-point Henneke system more useful. And I like to consider condition (fat coverage) and muscle development separately.
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abphysio
- Aug 8, 2020
- 5 min
Will this machine fix my horse?
Will this machine fix my horse? The short answer: No. The long answer: Yes. Curious read on.
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abphysio
- Jul 12, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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, 2020
- 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 29, 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
- 2 min
Girthy Behaviour in Horses and Myofascial Trigger Points
Myofascial trigger points are common in the pectoral muscles of horses.
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