Manual Therapy for Horse Owners

In this course, we will be exploring various manual techniques; massage, myofascial release, joint play, neuromuscular, as well as home-care and injury management. This course includes online theory for anatomy/physiology, assessment, and treatment.

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Course curriculum

1. A Message From Your Course Creator!
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2. Welcome and Logistics
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3. Vet Disclaimer
1. History, Goals, Benefits (Webinar)
2. History, Goals, and Benefits (PDF)
1. Intention (Webinar with Alexa Linton)
2. Intention (PDF)
3. Grounded, Centered, Present
4. Podcast Interview: How Does the Heart Relate to Horsemanship feat. Josh Nichol and Elisse Miki
5. Heart Math Institute: Research on heart rate variability and its relevance when working with horses (Webinar)
1. Anatomy Introduction (Webinar)
2. Anatomy Introduction (PDF)
3. The Skeletal System (Webinar)
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4. The Skeletal System (PDF)
5. The Muscular System (Webinar)
6. The Muscular System (PDF)
7. Muscles Covered In This Course (PDF)
8. Tendons & Ligaments (Webinar)
9. Tendons & Ligaments (PDF)
10. Joints (Webinar)
11. Joints (PDF)
12. The Fascial System (Webinar)
13. The Fascial System (PDF)
14. The Cardiovascular (Webinar)
15. The Cardiovascular System (PDF)
16. The Nervous System (Webinar)
17. The Nervous System (PDF)
18. Motor Control (Webinar)
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19. Motor Control (PDF)
20. Joints (Webinar updated)
1. Terminology & Contraindications (Webinar)
2. Terminology & Contraindications (PDF)
3. Full Body Systemic Contraindications
4. Local Contraindications
1. Behaviour: Is my horse in pain?
2. Movement: Is my horse restricted?
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3. Gait Assessment (Video & Webinar updated)
4. Release: Is my horse showing signs of release?
1. Palpation Webinar (With Alexa)
2. Palpation (PDF)
3. Homework Assignment
4. The 4Ts Word List
1. Defining Terms: Soft Tissue Issues
2. Massage Techniques (Webinar)
3. Massage Techniques (PDF)
4. Effleurage
5. Stroking
6. Tapotement
7. Kneading
8. Compressions
9. Picking Up
10. Skin Rolling
11. Muscle Stripping
12. Frictions
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1. Myofascial Techniques (PDF)
2. Cross Hand Release
3. C-Bowing and S-Bowing
4. Shearing
1. Neuromuscular Techniques (PDF)
2. Poll Release
3. Dock Release
1. Joint Techniques (PDF)
2. PROM Front Limb
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3. PROM Hind Limb
4. Sacroiliac Traction
5. Sacroiliac Gapping
1. Integrations & Homecare (Webinar)
2. Integrations & Homecare (PDF)
3. Integration During Treatment
4. Fore Limb Retractor Stretch
5. Hind Limb Retractor Stretch
6. Fore Limb Protractor Stretch
7. Hind Limb Protractor Stretch
8. Thoracic Mobility (Belly Lifts)
9. Lumbosacral Flexion (Butt Tucks)
10. Spinal Traction (Tail Pulls)
11. Carrot Stretches
12. Shoulder Mobility
13. Hip Mobility
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14. Core Activations (Tail Pull Oscillations)
15. Example: Motor Control & Mobility Session
1. Assessment: Putting It All Together (Webinar)
2. Assessment: Putting It All Together (PDF)
1. Physiology of Healing (Webinar with Alexa)
2. Physiology of Healing (PDF)
3. Summary Chart: Physiology of Healing
4. Common Soft Tissue Injuries: Healing Times & Management (PDF)
1. What Now?

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$300.00
88 lessons
8 hours of video content

Manual Therapy for Horse Owners

Course curriculum

Welcome to Manual Therapy for Horse Owners!

Why Manual Therapy?

The Role of Intention

Anatomy & Physiology

Terminology and Contraindications

Understanding Your Horse

Palpation

Massage Techniques

Myofascial Techniques

Neuromuscular Techniques

Joint Techniques

Integrations and Homecare

Putting It All Together

Managing Injuries

Next Steps!!

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