Injuries & Rehab
How we can help with Injury & Rehab
Sarah specializes in providing tailored rehabilitation plans for horses recovering from injuries or surgery. With extensive experience and advanced qualifications, Sarah combines various therapeutic techniques along with being a Registered Equine Veterinary Nurse (REVN) to ensure your horse’s recovery is as efficient and comfortable as possible. Here’s how Sarah can help:
Injury Assessment and Personalized Treatment Plans
Sarah conducts a thorough assessment to identify the root cause of the injury and develop a personalized treatment plan. This may include manual therapy, exercise programs, and advanced technologies like laser therapy or Winback Tecartherapy, which accelerate the healing process.
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Pain Management and Mobility Restoration
Through hands-on techniques such as massage, joint mobilization, and kinesiology taping, Sarah works to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and restore your horse’s mobility. These therapies help manage discomfort and promote tissue repair. -
Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
If your horse is recovering from surgery, Sarah provides targeted physiotherapy to aid in the recovery process. Post-surgical rehabilitation helps improve mobility, prevent complications like stiffness or muscle loss, and ensures a smoother transition back to normal activity. -
Advanced Therapies to Accelerate Healing
Sarah is certified in laser therapy and uses Winback Tecartherapy, a state-of-the-art treatment that stimulates the body’s natural healing response, speeds up tissue regeneration, and reduces recovery time. These therapies are ideal for both acute injuries and long-term rehabilitation. -
Strengthening and Conditioning for Long-Term Recovery
As your horse progresses through rehabilitation, Sarah incorporates exercises and strengthening techniques to build muscle, improve balance, and enhance overall performance. These exercises help ensure your horse regains full function and reduces the risk of re-injury.
With Sarah Heaton's expertise in equine physiotherapy, your horse will receive the highest standard of care for recovery and rehabilitation, ensuring a quicker return to health and optimal performance.
Common Injuries and Rehabilitation Cases Sarah Heaton Can Help With:
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Tendon and Ligament Injuries
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Tendonitis, suspensory ligament injuries, and tendon tears often require extensive rehabilitation to regain strength and flexibility.
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Muscle Strains and Tears
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Strained or torn muscles can affect mobility and performance, and physiotherapy helps reduce pain, improve muscle function, and prevent further injury.
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Joint and Soft Tissue Injuries
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Common joint injuries like osteoarthritis, joint capsule damage, or synovitis can benefit from targeted therapies to reduce inflammation and promote healing.
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Post-Surgery Rehabilitation
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Horses recovering from orthopedic surgery or other medical procedures often need physiotherapy to regain full movement, strength, and function.
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Lameness and Gait Abnormalities
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Lameness caused by musculoskeletal issues, poor posture, or imbalances can be treated with therapies that restore correct movement and reduce pain.
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Back and Neck Pain
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Back or neck pain due to poor saddle fit, muscle strain, or spinal issues can be effectively managed with massage, mobilization, and other therapies to improve flexibility and reduce discomfort.
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Fracture Recovery
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After a fracture, physiotherapy helps the horse regain strength and mobility while reducing stiffness and preventing compensatory injuries.
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Wound and Tissue Healing
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Sarah offers therapies such as laser treatment and Tecartherapy to promote faster healing and tissue regeneration for open wounds or soft tissue injuries.
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Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
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Chronic conditions like arthritis require ongoing management to improve mobility, relieve pain, and support joint health.
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Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Dysfunction
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SI dysfunction can cause poor performance and discomfort, and Sarah uses a combination of manual therapy and exercise to alleviate the issue.
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Rehabilitation from Poor Performance
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Horses showing reduced performance without clear injury may have underlying musculoskeletal issues. Physiotherapy helps address these imbalances and restore peak condition.
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Compensatory Injuries
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Injuries that develop as a result of compensating for other lameness or stiffness are treated to restore balance and prevent further strain.
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Pelvic Injuries
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Pelvic misalignments or injuries require careful rehabilitation to regain stability and reduce long-term effects on gait.
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Hoof-related Lameness
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Conditions like navicular syndrome or laminitis can be managed with therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility.
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