REHABILITATION OF THE EQUINE ATHLETE, THE ROLE OF THE EQUINE PHYSIOTHERAPIST WITH KARINA HAWKRIDGE SATURDAY 18TH MAY 2024

Rehabilitation of the Equine Athlete;
The Role of the Equine Physiotherapist

With;
Karina Hawkridge.
Dip.A.Phys. RAMP & IAAT reg.

At

Broadacres Stables, The Old Coach Road, Tadcaster. LS24 8HA

START TIME. 10.30AM PROMPT.
END TIME. AROUND 4.30PM.
A mix of theory and practical evaluation including case studies.
Subjects covered.
 Recognising sub-optimal performance and when to refer to the vet.
 Case studies including kissing spine, suspensory desmitis, sacroiliac dysfunction and stifle
pathologies.
 Care of the rehabilitation patient – post surgery until return to pre surgery fitness.
 Goal setting – determining appropriate therapeutic interventions.
 The importance of ongoing assessments.
 Implementation and adaptation of exercise protocols with demonstrations of specific exercises
aimed at improving mobility, strength, proprioceptive deficits, suppleness, balance, motor control
and coordination etc,
 The importance of measuring outcomes.
 The importance of team work. Communication with the vet, farrier, owner, coach and saddle fitter
for best outcomes
 Owner involvement, ongoing assessment and exercise plans.
Teaching will be classroom based and outdoors. Please dress appropriately.