Injuries are a part of life. Whether it's a fall from your horse, an injury skiing, or a trip on a curb, you are not alone. Some injuries are very minor, such as a bump or bruise that is better in a day or two, and others are more severe.
When we get more serious injuries, it's always important to get the correct help at the time, sometimes this is an ambulance to the hospital, other times its a few days on the sofa. But once your recovery has begun, physiotherapy is what can get you back to riding.
A personalised recovery takes into account what your riding goals are and works to get you back, better than ever. And means you don't find yourself one-sided, or lagging behind.
As a specialist in rider rehab I also understand the psychological effect of returning to riding following an injury (or operation), which can often leave people doubting their body and their ability.
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Many horse riders require planned or unplanned surgery. Physiotherapy can help manage symptoms beforehand and improve outcomes after.
Riders often get aches and pains during or after riding. Back pain, knee pain and ankle pain are all more common in horse riders than in the general population, but riding doesn't have to hurt. If you are getting aches or pains it normally suggests something isn't working quite the way it should. Physiotherapy can help.
Eventually, we all fall; that's just a part of riding. But getting the correct care afterwards can be the difference between prolonged issues and getting back on, feeling balanced and confident.
All equestrians need the three fundamental pillars. Often, regular riding alone isn't enough to build all areas, and when one lacks riding becomes more difficult for you and your horse.
While physiotherapy focuses on movement, I believe that an approach that incorporate sports psychology can lead to better long term results.
Because of this, I have completed extra training in sports psychology so that your return to riding isn't just about fixing your body but also builds your confidence.
If you don't have an injury and don't feel ready to invest in 1-1 sessions, Stronger in the Saddle is a book that provides education to help you start your own exercise program at home designed specifically for horse riders. It includes: common rider issues, a 6-week program at 3 levels, on-horse exercises, how to perform your own biomechanics assessment, and how to build a longer-term program.
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