Equi-Sport Equine Health & Muscle Therapy | Local business
Equi-Sport Equine Health & Muscle Therapy
Phone: +61 402 928 191
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25.01.2022 Wellness Wednesday Tip! This point is the meeting point of 5 different meridians, so it it powerful at calming the horses body.
24.01.2022 There is no quick fix
24.01.2022 Guess!! One side has received bodywork treatment and the other has not.. Which side has received bodywork? Nearside or Offside
23.01.2022 In my previous post about the stomatognathic system I have made a reference to horses standing posture. I said that when a horse stands at rest it is called a ...neutral stance. Meaning all legs are square and canon bones are perpendicular to the ground. Often clients will ask how I know about problems the horse may have before I have walked in the stall or touched it . There is an art to collecting information from the body long before you make contact . This post is about the art of collecting some of this information and using it to help understand what your horses fascial lines are doing. How their body maybe compensating or restricted by simply observing them . By understanding some of what is going on in your horses body you can help, prevent injury and help them come back to a more balanced physical state . These will be just some examples, please remember that there are other things to consider and theses observations are just starting points. When you collect information from a horses body you must always consider their foot care, their dental care, their food and their movement and their tack. Confirmation , previous injury are also important to remember . Think about us as humans trying to alleviate tension patterns in our body. We do this by sitting with our feet up ,cocking a hip , leaning forward and generally trying to find a more comfortable position to sit , lie down or stand. Horses are more limited , as they only lie down for short periods of time. This means they need to put their body in different positions in order to relieve tension patterns with in their body while standing. Think about how your horse stands in its stall at liberty. Look at their foot placements and Weight distribution. When horses engage their stay apparatus obviously one hind one hind leg will fall out, but the horse should still maintain a square position. When I come up to barn doors and paddock doors, I see horses stand in all sorts of strange peculiar ways. They are trying to alleviate tension and find a comfortable position. There is a lot we can learn from simply observing them. I have drawn simple rectangles and have placed hoof imprints in them. The placement and orientation of the foot will tell you which way it’s facing. The darker the print the more weight it bares. Click on each image to get the information. I have only done a few of the most common things I see to give you a concept. Each horse is different and each case has other factors but it’s a good starting point as horses are particularly good at hiding their issues. All Rights Reserved 2019 Tamara Elkayam
23.01.2022 Congrats! Ashleigh Westcott Equestrian
23.01.2022 Do you spring out of bed after in the morning after a workout the day before? The answer is probably no but it depends hugely on your age, fitness and general ...health as to quite how quickly you gain that ‘spring’ in your step and it’s the same for horses. Muscle fatigue is typically due to recent activity, technically termed Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) and its key to give your horse time to get over this. DOMS is due to trauma to the membrane around the muscle cells, enabling the leakage of chemicals and trigger pain receptors. These fibres contract and the muscles will get even more fatigued if a horse is kept stood in after exercise so it’s important to let them out to relax and move around. See more
22.01.2022 Thank you to those of you who have already emailed me their sponsorship applications. There have been so many already and I just love reading them all! Just a reminder that applications close March 15th so make sure you email your applications to [email protected] within the next week or so! Many Thanks!
22.01.2022 Adelaide Hills Clients: Last minute appointments are available for tomorrow!
21.01.2022 Fascial fun working on creating education. Fascial manipulation is a manual therapy the requires a good working knowledge of anatomy and physiology. Fascia a...nd muscle act as the rigging that allowed the body to remain vertical. Fascia spirals in and out, this spiral arrangement of collagen fibers allow for movement with out loss of stability. Superficial fascia blends with deep fascia in the distal limb it acts as a mechanical and thermal cushion . This gliding movement hides the tension that takes palace in the deep fascia. Deep fascia is formed by connective membranes that form sheets over the muscles, it forms sheets for nerves and blood vessels and surrounds organs. It binds all the structures together. In some areas the deep fascia duplicate itself to form the deep laminate especially around the spine and vertebral muscles Epimysium is deep fascia that encloses a single muscle , these structures then subdivide into muscle bundles The body’s fascia is arranged in plains. Fascial depth is created embryological through development when it stats to fold in on it self so even though we have fascial plains it all started from a single plain. Fascia is anchored at boney stations or attachments ,where fascia fibers, muscle epimysium or tendon are integrated or continuous with the periosteum of the bone or the collagen matrix of the bone. Most of these bone attachments have communication with the next fascial attachment bone on the superfical plain rather then the deeper plain. Fascial plains regularly interweave joining or splitting from each other. These place of splitting or interweaving require the body to make choices in force transmission depending on posture and activity. Some of theses attachment bones are areas where force vectors meet and cross over creating multi tugs forces around the bone. We can use bone position and orientation to showers us the dominating tug. As a therapist it is vital to know and understand which bones in the horse are particularly subject to these force vector and where the fascial lines meet their next roundhouse. When we talk about articulation we are generally referring to bones. Meaning an area where two bones or bone and cartilage attach for the purposes of motion. Soft tissue need to articulate in the same way allowing for a sliding motion between structures and tissue, fascia articulates.
21.01.2022 Saturday 5th September - one bit fitting appointment is still available (early afternoon) for the area of Echunga through to Mt Pleasant. Please PM if you would like to make a booking. Enquires and bookings for other dates and times are most welcome.
17.01.2022 Saddle Fitting Has your horse changed shape over the winter? Bought a new or secondhand saddle? On the hunt for a new saddle and after some recommendations? ... Is your horse due for a refit? Book a saddle fit today with Eleanor from Fit to Flow Saddle Fitting! Whatever shape or size your unicorn is, Eleanor will guarantee a perfect fit Saddle fitting from $70... make sure to secure your spot today!! Contact Eleanor on 0435255944 or on this Facebook Page
16.01.2022 It's that time of year where the paddocks are boggy and muddy and our horses are running around and a bit silly because of the sometimes crazy weather. It's not... really the best combination... Horses can easily slip and fall in muddy paddocks, or get pulled into awkward positions due to their feet being suctioned into the mud! If you've watched a horse walking in very boggy ground you'll probably have seen the extra strain and effort used to simply walk! We're not always around to see our horses running around in these conditions, to see whether they have slipped or fallen over. Slips can cause muscle tears, while falling over can cause other traumas to the tissues and underlying structures! This is why having your horse checked regularly by professional body workers is so important. Horses do some silly things and we're not always there to witness them, nor are the signs of such an event often obvious! Muscle damage can be very subtle tightness in a certain group, but before long it will start to affect the nearby structures causing more issues. By watching how the horse is moving/carrying themselves and thorough palpation of the muscles we can uncover and deal with the muscle tightness or damage before they cause further problems, as well as giving you some guidance on how to best manage any issues that may arise!
16.01.2022 Upcoming availability! Friday 29th Jan - Murray Bridge & surrounds Wednesday 3rd Feb - Barossa Valley & surrounds... Next availability from Monday 8th Feb
15.01.2022 And the sponsored rider success posts keep on coming! Congrats Ashleigh Rigney on your placings at NDSJC this weekend! Proud to have such a successful sponsored riders team!
13.01.2022 The eyes tell it all... We often watch an animals eyes during a light therapy session to see what kind of a reaction we are getting. Watching the eyes gives you great input and lets you know how the animal is feeling.
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10.01.2022 How can Equi-Sport Equine Muscle Therapy help your horse? I practice Equine Sports Massage Therapy which uses specific motions/strokes/techniques to help relax the musculature of the horse and allow them to work at the best of their ability. Massage therapy can be great for both competitive horses, those ridden every once in a while, and even retired horses. What does massage therapy do?... - It increases circulation and blood flow around the body. - It relaxes the muscular tissues of the horse - Improves range of motion - Improves suppleness - Reduces injury - Improves performance - Improves temperament and much much more! Treatments vary in time due to the overall evaluation process and massage time itself which can depend on the severity of muscular soreness as well as the horse's behaviour. So book in today to give your horse a pampering in order to improve and perform at the best of their ability! Ph. 0402928191 Email: [email protected] Or message me on Facebook!
08.01.2022 Hi All, Please note now that the uni semester has once again kicked off, appointments are generally booked out about 3-5 weeks in advance! Much of March is almost fully booked! There are just a few appointments left on; Wednesday 10th March... Sunday 21st March I know this can be an inconvenience, so I do encourage regular clients to lock in recurring bookings so they don’t miss out. Not only does that make it easier on your schedule as well as my own, experience shows that horses with regular bookings generally do see much better results. If you would like to grab one of these March spots for your horse, or chat about setting up a recurring booking please PM me via the page. Thank you!
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06.01.2022 NEW FINANCIAL YEAR SERVICE AND PRICE LIST Over the last few years of running Equi-Sport Equine Health & Muscle Therapy my knowledge, understanding and confidence in my ability has exponentially improved. Along with my growing experience as time goes by, I pride myself on my constant drive to increase my education and understanding of the equine body, muscular system, biomechanics and functional movement. Please note some changes to my services, including new treatment option...s - (pets now included!), pricing and service areas. I pride myself on being thorough, keeping my education up to date and working with clients to find solutions for their horses. These adjustments are necessary for me to continue to offer the absolute best services possible. ALL treatments include an emailed copy of session notes. Please note that these services are non-diagnostic and are not replacement for veterinary treatment. Prices apply to regular service area only. Regular service area is within 60kms of Mt Crawford, SA or Mawson Lakes, SA. Extra fees and/or minimum numbers will apply out of regular service area. If you have any concerns regarding these changes, please message me to discuss if/how you may be affected. I greatly appreciate the support of my clients and I'm always grateful for the opportunity to work with your beautiful horses.
06.01.2022 Have you ever done an intense workout, or do you remember your first session back after a break? Chances are the next day your muscles ached, they felt tight, s...imply walking was difficult... But what is the most important thing to do after an intense workout, or in recovery the next day so you can continue to strive? STRETCHING AND MOVEMENT! If you were to just lay in bed all day because your muscles hurt, I can guarantee you when you do eventually get up you'll be more sore than if you just got up and kept moving! It's the same for your horse! The day after an intense workout, or an increase in workload, I always do something with my horse the next day. Whether that be some handwalking, basic in hand work, or stretching. It's important to keep their muscles moving, keep them using them, even if it is in the most basic way! It both aids in and speeds up recovery if done right! This is especially important if your horse lives in a small stable or yard where they don't have the space to move around! Movement, movement, movement!
05.01.2022 Congrats Courtney Munro Equestrian and Squeak! Looks like you had a super fun weekend! Congrats on your placing in the 2* class at Geelong Horse Trials, super proud of you two!
04.01.2022 As a muscle therapist I am often asked by clients whether it is in their best interests to pursue other modalities in order to help keep their horse happy and healthy i.e Chiropractic, Equissage, Emmett, Reiki, Bit Fitting etc. and the answer put simply is YES - 1 modality does NOT fix all problems and each of these modalities differentiate from one another substantially - I cannot emphasise this enough. Muscle Therapy/Physio is an absolutely brilliant therapy that has the ab...ility to help your horse in many different ways. It is also able to uncover and shine the light on many problems that you may be having with your horse or even on problems underneath the surface you never knew existed! But as a therapist I do encourage my clients to grow their knowledge base and to use other practitioners as well - another pair of eyes (or hands) never hurt anyone! Pictured here is Jane Tscharke from Equine Bit Fit Australia - a very successful, knowledgeable source based here in South Australia for all your bitting needs!
03.01.2022 *Adelaide Hills Clients* I will be up your way on Friday the 10th of July and have some availability for treatments. Treatments are 20% off for the month of July, so now is the time to book in! If you would like to book in for this date please get in touch as soon as possible. Thanks!
02.01.2022 Photonic Therapy - a simply amazing therapy, the benefits are endless!
02.01.2022 as it is almost time for Uni to start up again I am hoping to cram in as many appointments as I can over the next few weeks so I will be offering 20% OFF ALL TREATMENTS for the entire month of July! - don’t miss this! . . . Please do book in as soon as possible in order to obtain your desired date as I expect to be very busy this upcoming month Bookings via PM or 0402 928 191
01.01.2022 Very thankful for everyone who has supported me and continues to support me - if I've attended your horse I would really appreciate a review on this page, a referral or simply share and follow to help my small business grow Cheers, Kaitlin
01.01.2022 I caught talented show-jumper Land of the Free (Sam) seriously enjoying his treatment on Friday night. In Sam’s past couple of treatments he has been a bit unsure of the whole process but is now learning to absolutely love it! @danleighparkequestrian
