Physiotherapy - How I Can Help You

Having a good level of strength, mobility and stamina is important for reducing your risk of injury and being an effective rider. Feeling good and strong in your body can also help with confidence on your horse.

Riding is a sport that requires a high level of activity and unique movement patterns. This can be difficult to train in the gym alone. Running for instance is great for cardiovascular tolerance however running alone isn't going to keep you fit for getting around a cross country course or through a polo match. 

The same with weight training, this will build strength in select muscle groups but only in the movement you are practicing. 

It’s also worth noting practice doesn't make perfection - it makes permeance. The things that you train will affect how you move and what your body is capable of. If you do lots of squats you can build quadricep strength, but it can also lead to an imbalance between the hamstring, abductors, adductors and quads, Excessive muscle bulk can also contribute to reduced flexibility and joint range. 

While this may sound like the only way to get riding fit is to ride that's also not correct, there are many excellent activities you can do from the ground to build up your body to prepare it for game day. 

Training options include individual sessions either online or in person or group sessions which can be help at your stables if a few people are interested. 

These sessions can be organised for riders of all different disciplines and at different levels. I use a combination of strength and condition alongside Pilates and yoga as well as exercises specific to riders.