The Biomechanic Vet Physio

10/06/2026

Finally! You've been given the green light to resume turnout after a period of box rest. But then the fear starts to creep in ... what if they just injure themselves all over again?

Reintroducing turnout gradually is the best way to avoid this!
🌾Start with in-hand grazing in an open space for up to 20 minutes - use a long line so you can regain control if they decide now if the time to become a kite! 🪁
🌾Following a few days of inhand grazing you can unclip the line to allow them a further 20 minutes of single turnout in a small area - be sure to have trustworthy friends nearby to reassure them.
🌾Once the horse can be turned out for an hour without issue, start to increase the size of the turnout area.
🌾 Increase the size of turnout area and length of time gradually over 2-3 weeks until they are back to their regular routine.

The full process can take 6 weeks plus depending on the level of injury, attitude of the horse and turnout type.
Always be sure to concult your vet if you feel that turnout is not having a beneficial effect or the horse is at risk of reinjury.

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
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💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

13/05/2026

Well, hopefully you'll never know! Let me explain ...

Veterinary physiotherapy is a powerful and versatile tool, but it is most effective when used as a preventative rather than a cure.

The issue with this, is that you may believe that you're not seeing any effects - my horse / dog / cat is getting along just fine, why do I need to continue with vet physio?
But the question to ask is - are they getting along just fine *because* they're getting regular treatments?

As every animal goes through life, they will have the odd ache, ni**le, maybe even injury. However, vet physio can often see these things coming long before they present as lameness, pain, or reduced performance.

Just something as simple as 'he's a little sore behind the withers, is he due a saddle check?' Could then start the domino effect of preventing a slight tightness turning into a big problem.

The best way to be sure that physio can have incredible, lasting and real effects is to look at the ever mounting evidence, from scientisits, researchers, veterinarians and the owners who have seen the effects for themselves!

Physiotherapy really can be a maintenance choice that is worth so much more than you'll ever pay for!

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

06/05/2026

What can The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy do for you?

🤪Behaviour Changes - This is often the first sign of pain or discomfort, an assessment can help find areas of discomfort and give treatment and excerise to ease them.
🏎️Performance Changes - Sudden reluctance to work can also signify pain or discomfort. Assessment, treatment and remedial exercises can bring perfoamnce back, maintain and enhance it!
🤖Increased Stiffness - This can come with age, injury recovery or after a step-up in exercise. Treatments like thermotherapy, massage and stretches can ease stiffness and improve recovery time.
🤕Injury and Surgery - Recovery is a vital and often overlooked aspect of injury and surgery. A tailored plan can ease aches and pains and accelerate the recovery process.
🦴Osteoarthritis Management - A very common condition in older animals, but that doesn't mean it can't be managed! Regular vet physio sessions can ease discomfort and improve mobility.
⚖️Weight Management - Excess weight puts additonal strain of soft tissues and joints. Tailored exercise can encourage more movement and help with weight loss.
🏅Enhance Quality of Life - Pain management and mobility improvement can help your older, or unwell pet find a new lease of life!
💪🏻 Musculoskeletal Discomfort - Whether it's a torn muscle, pulled tendon or bone splint. Electrotherapy, thermotherapy and manual therapy can ease this discomfort and improve healing.

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

29/04/2026

This horse has ongoig SIJ issues, he needs to be mainted with non-invasive techniques like physiotherapy due to having an immune system disorder.

In the video you can clearly see him dip away from my figer pressure when I palpate around his SIJ area, his dips become less pronounced the further I get away from his SIJ.

But how do I know this is a pain response and not a reflex (like the rounding reflex) or a flinch due to being 'ticklish' or me applying too much pressure?

The answer comes from looking at the whole picture!

I know this horse has SIJ issues, so I expected to see a reaction here, which is why I don't apply a large amount of pressure with my fingers. The liklihood this is pain is confirmed by the fact he stops reacting the furhter away I get from his SIJ - If I were jabbing at his muscles too hard, he'd continue to react. I know this isn't a reflex as I had already ran my hands over his back with an even lighter pressure, so he knew I was there, and this is not a typical area for a horse to dip away due to a reflex action.

Palpation is used to give us a clear picture of what is lying beneath the skin. This is a skill that is trained, practised and developed over our entire career! Whis is why we will always thoroughly palpate every animal we treat - it's like a signpost showing us where to go and treat!

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

15/04/2026

Sometimes all you need to see is how the horse stands to start alarm bells ringing.

What concerns me with this particular stance?
Neurological issues.

Why?
The fact that the back legs are crossed to such an extreme suggests to me that this horse cannot simply rest a leg without loosing balance. Therefore one leg needs to be underneath to take the weight in the middle and maintain balance.

The first step is to start neurological tests and see how he responds:
🧠 Gait anaylsis - Can he maintain a straight line?
🧠 Tight circles - Can he turn on the spot whilst maintaining balance and without dragging feet?
🧠 Backing up - Is he confident going backwards - does he drag his feet?
🧠 Walking with head raised - Is he confident walking when he can't see the floor?
🧠 Tail pulls in walk - Will he regain balance if I shift his weight to the side?
🧠 Obsticles - How does he negotiate obsticles - does he trip oevr them?
There are also many tests that can be done statically too to assess potential neurological issues.

This horse was positive during these neruological tests - he is therefore referred to his vet for further testing.
Once the vet has given an official neurological diagnosis, a rehabilition plan can be put in place to enhance strength and propioception as much as possible.

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

09/04/2026

31/03/2026

🔥 Soothe the Stiffness: Heat Therapy for Dogs & Horses 🔥

Whether they’re clearing fences or chasing balls, our four-legged athletes work hard. Over time, that hard work leads to tight muscles, stiff backs, and joint fatigue. 🐾🐴

Give them the professional recovery they deserve with a Targeted Heat Massage session.

The Power of Warmth + Touch
By combining veterinary physiotherapy techniques with therapeutic heat, we can:

🔥Loosen Tight Frames: Perfect for "cold-backed" horses or stiff senior dogs.

🔥Enhance Flexibility: Increase range of motion for better performance.

🔥Speed Up Recovery: Boost circulation to flush out toxins after exercise.

🔥Relieve Pain: Gently soothe chronic conditions like osteoarthritis.

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

27/03/2026

Do you ever feel that you just don't have the ability to complete pole work as you don't have a big arena with hundreds of poles?

Well, I'm here to tell you that all you need is a little bit of space and one to two poles to create an effective balance, coordination and proprioception exercise!

You don't even need to have these exercises in an arena, you can use the field, or any area with secure footing.

Better yet ... you don't have to use poles if you don't have any! A large, sturdy branch old railway sleeper or old fence posts can do the job! (Just be sure to check that these don't have any old nails or anything attahced to them that could harm your horse).

Please don't hesitiate to reach out for more exercise and rehab ideas!

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

23/03/2026

Is your older dog starting to slow down? While we often chalk it up to "just getting old," many older dogs are dealing with chronic inflammation and stiff joints that PEMFT can help manage.

PEMFT helps by:

💚Reducing Inflammation: Targets deep tissues to soothe aching joints.

🩶Natural Pain Relief: Stimulates the body’ healing process without side effects.

🤍Better Mobility: Increases circulation - helping fresh bloodflow to reach soft tissues.

🖤Non-Invasive: It’s completely painless—most dogs actually fall asleep during treatment - as demonstrated!

Effects can be seen after the first appointment - send me a message for more information!

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk

19/03/2026

or underperforming, or reactive, or not proceeding to the next level!

I follow a lot of other professionals on social media in an effort to continue learning from my peers and share knowledge.

Now and again a profile will pop up that states a certain technique, exercise, or even vet procedure will solve all your problems.

Often it’ll be something like ‘your horse isn’t jumping well because of a tight psoas’ or ‘your horse is bucking because their pelvis is out of alignment’

sound familiar?

Of course sometimes the issue may be a simple fix, however, it is unwise to take a solution from one source, especially when every horse is different.

Often the suggestions mentioned will do no harm if tried i.e., more carrot stretches or pole work.

But, sometimes these little changes will do more harm than good if done incorrectly or to a horse with an underlying issue.

If you see a new technique or exercise online that you want to try, you’re best to reach out to an equine professional to see if its suitable for you and your horse.

Even better - if you get a vet physio appointment, you will have a full assessment, treatment, and fully tailored treatment plan to treat your horse in the most effective way!

The Biomechanic Veterinary Physiotherapy
BSc(Hons), FdSc, MIRVAP, RAMP
📞 07861195709
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.the-biomechanic.co.uk