Equestrian sport is unique in its complex partnership and interface between horse and rider. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to assume that one largely affects the other. Scientific research has shown that asymmetry, movement restriction, and rider injury Equestrian sport is unique in its complex partnership and interface between horse and rider. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to assume that one largely affects the other. Scientific research has shown that asymmetry, movement restriction, and rider injury play a large influence on how a horse moves and performs. A thorough posture and biomechanics assessment allows us to individually tailor a management plan for you that will hone in on any areas of weakness, pain, or postural control issues which may be affecting your riding performance. play a large influence on how a horse moves and performs. A thorough posture and biomechanics assessment from your physiotherapist allows us to individually tailor a management plan that will hone in on any areas of weakness, pain, or postural control issues which may be affecting your riding performance.

Treatment may involve posture education, positional retraining using bands, balls and specific strength exercises both on and off the horse. Manual therapy such as soft tissue therapy, trigger point therapy and taping can also be used when indicated. At Equine Athlete Physio, we look not only at how we can improve deficits, but why it is there in the first place.