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14.11.24 Behind the Scenes with Sue Palmer The Horse Physio
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Sue Palmer
on
November 14, 2024
This week, I had the pleasure of hosting an ACPAT Veterinary Physiotherapy student from Hartpury University. As a qualified Chartered Physiotherapist transitioning into animal therapy, she brought great energy and thoughtful questions to our sessions. Inspired by her curiosity, I’m sharing some insights from our discussions. We explored how often horses should receive physio, emphasizing the need for individualized treatment plans based on their work level and physical needs. We also discussed the importance of encouraging relaxation during treatments, as a calm state promotes healing. Finally, I explained why I now focus solely on physiotherapy rather than coaching, highlighting the power of teamwork in equine care.
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10.10.24 Behind the Scenes with Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio
By
Sue Palmer
on
October 10, 2024
"Half of owners cannot identify equine lameness, research finds", was the headline in a Horse and Hound news article. I found the comments on the article on the Horse and Hound Facebook page particularly interesting. Given that the research findings specifically point out that a person's confidence in their ability to recognise lameness does not necessarily correlate with their actual ability to recognise lameness (at least in this study), it's fascinating how many people point out in their comments how confident they are.
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