Equine Seminar

This 3 day, hands-on course is designed for Physical Therapists, Massage Therapists, Veterinarians, Occupational Therapists, and Trainers interested in learning how to enhance the performance potential of their equine patients.

This course will teach you the skills involved in evaluating and treating common myofascial/skeletal dysfunctions in horses such as:

• Back Pain
• Chronic Lameness
• Restriction of Motion
• Post Surgical Rehab
• Training Difficulties

Seminar Instructors

Course Outline

Introduction:

• MFR Theory
• Myofascial/Osseous and related structures
• Anatomy
• Biomechanics
• Conformation
• Common equine injuries
• Handling & Safety

Physical Evaluation:

• Soft tissue
• Segmental joint mobility
• Structural alignment
• Gait/Movement

Equine MFR Techniques:

• Lumbar/Pelvic Region
• Cervical Spine
• Scapular/Thoracic
• Extremities
• Myofascial Osseous Release
• Myofascial Stretching
• Cranial Sacral Therapy
• Therapeutic Exercise