Course Descriptions
Patrick Thomas Equine Physiotherapy is presenting several courses for both the lay person and people with some massage or physiotherapy experience and training.
Booking and pre-payment are essential for all the courses.
Learn to use a TENS machine successfully in the treatment of horses. The TENS is very useful for pain management, muscle development, deep tissue release, breaking down adhesions and scarring and helping the horse relax. |
An ideal course for massage therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, vets or other interested persons to recap on the anatomy structures and fundamentals of the equine forelimb. |
Understanding Electrotherapy - TENS, U/S, Laser & Faradic Stretching is one of the most important and basic tools to use on any horse, to help improve performance and prevent injury. Knowing when, how and what to stretch is vital to ensure best results. Incorrect stretching can either injure your horse or impede optimal performance. | Soft Tissue Release This course teaches the rider/groom/owner to pamper, loosen and inspect their horse. You will learn to look for tension, spasms or muscle discomfort and discover some simple techniques to loosen and relax your horse. This course is suitable for both pleasure horses and those competing very actively. |
Equine Massage - currently not planned for 2012 This course is for anybody wishing to learn equine massage for therapy or maintenance and wellbeing. It is a comprehensive (theoretical and practical) massage course covering basic anatomy and neurology, massage techniques, stretching, equine behaviour, exercises and much more. This course is designed as a stepping-stone into a career in equine massage, for the interested horse owner or physiotherapists to branch into the field of equine physiotherapy. | Rider Fitness A truly successful rider requires more than just a healthy and able horse to succeed. This five hour course teaches the rider the basics about fitness, strength and stretching for themselves. This course is not limited to super-athletes or Olympic aspirations; but gives advice to any rider that wants to improve their own ability on their steed. |
