Beanyowner
Well-Known Member
Hey guys...went to show today where there was an Equine Physiotherapist with a stand showing off her gizmos and gadgets so naturally I went over to discuss them and she what she used them for and what ailments they could so say aid in treating.
We were talking about the Equissage machine which I know a lot of people who event and showjump tend to use them quite a lot after work, but the physio mentioned how some people use them as a warm up technique. At this point my brains begin to whirr and I can't see how this can be an adequate warm up but possibly to help horse who are 'cold backed'.
So...I was wondering how many of you guys use these machines or have used them in the past and at what point do you use them?? Is it before or after a standard training session or after hard work session only, also have any of you used it to help loosen the muscles underneath the saddle area where perhaps an injury may have occurred due to poor saddle fitting or an injury??
She also showed me a hand held unit to target more specific areas (apparently about £400 which I thought was a darn sight cheaper than the full back machine), so has anyone used one of these and did you see any noticable effects from this form of treatment?
Thankies for indulging my curiosity!
Claire x
We were talking about the Equissage machine which I know a lot of people who event and showjump tend to use them quite a lot after work, but the physio mentioned how some people use them as a warm up technique. At this point my brains begin to whirr and I can't see how this can be an adequate warm up but possibly to help horse who are 'cold backed'.
So...I was wondering how many of you guys use these machines or have used them in the past and at what point do you use them?? Is it before or after a standard training session or after hard work session only, also have any of you used it to help loosen the muscles underneath the saddle area where perhaps an injury may have occurred due to poor saddle fitting or an injury??
She also showed me a hand held unit to target more specific areas (apparently about £400 which I thought was a darn sight cheaper than the full back machine), so has anyone used one of these and did you see any noticable effects from this form of treatment?
Thankies for indulging my curiosity!
Claire x