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[Kenzo]

Sorry I know this has probably been done to death but I could do with a re-fresh and some views on it all.

I have someone out to check Macker every year, despite if I think there could be a problem or not, it's just a routine thing to keep my mind at rest as I admit I can be an over causious twit.


The lady that I have, I've been more than happy with, everthing she's done and said has always turned out to be right in what I've suspected or reported problems with, which is good.

But the the more you read about stuff, on here for example, you wonder if your using the right person, as in what qualifications they hold, you have chiropracty, physiotherapy, then its split into McTimoney, Reiki, Sports Massage...etc etc then I think, well I'm having the right sort of person out

So obvioulsy I there is a difference between a chiropractor and a phyisotherapist, as they work differently when treating, but if it's just a routine check or for example or you have noticed some un even muscle, or a bit of stiffness.

Who would you go with?

(I've used some examples of qualifications):-

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-Post-Graduate Diploma in Animal Manipulation using the McTimoney Technique
- Animal Science degree with honours from the University of Newcastle
- Diploma in Practical Aspects of Com

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POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA in ANIMAL MANIPULATION

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BSc(Hons), PgDip AM, EBW, CBW, Reiki Master Teacher, MMAA, BCMA reg. McTimoney, Sports Massage, and Reiki Master practitioner for Animals

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BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
Cat A ACPAT

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I suppose I've just been reading that much into it all, I have baffled myself with too much science

Views please?

 

[itsmyparty]

Both of our boys have had physio and chiro. Chiro works wonders for my boy but the physio has made the difference with the Big Ginger Lad. It's a bit pot luck I think. I noticed a massive difference in the way my lad went after the chiro had been but nothing much from the physio. I doubt if that's any help to you at all! Is there a specific problem you want to try and solve or is it just a general Q?

 

[galaxy]

The ACPAT reg physio every time

I wouldn't even consider using the other ones.

Around here no other qualifications are recognised by the vets.

 

[Faro]

Everone you ask will have a different opinion on physios, chiros, other kinds of therapists etc. Every therapy has its benefits, however, some therapies will work well for some, but do nothing for others. I'm inclined to think that you should stick with your regular lady if the treatment she already provides is working for your horse.

 

[milliepops]

Well, my 'best' horsey friend is a vet physio (MSc) so I am slightly biased. Based on my experience with her and the McTimoney that I've had for my mare, I'd choose a good physio every time I think.

Perhaps it's different because I know her well, rather than just having someone out a couple of times a year - and she knows my horse well too. But I felt that it was a more thorough process, and I was given very specific exercises to do, and the whole thing has made a huge difference to my mare. She was generally stiff to the left and the canter had got a bit like riding an ironing board on one rein. All better now

When the McT chap came, he was very good and took a history but I never noticed the same difference, and didn't feel that the 'aftercare' was as good. But it's probably hugely down to the individual.

 

[Cocoa]

The ACPAT reg physio every time

I wouldn't even consider using the other ones.

Around here no other qualifications are recognised by the vets.

I completely disagree with this. Most vets and insurance companies recognise 2 professional bodies, ACPAT and NAVP. I would say for physiotherapy always go with one of these two professional bodies.

Chiropracting is slightly different and I have little knowledge of this so will not comment.

At the end of the day I would always give my vet a call and ask them to recommend a couple of people to me, or if I have someone in mind I would ask my vets opinion on this person.

I am sure there are lots of excellent massage therapists out there who are registered with other bodies, as long as they are only doing massage, and don't treat any injuries or carry out any practises which may cause injury I don't see a problem with this as a treat for your horse, as long as you are happy with them.