MEND.HORSE LLC

Services & Benefits

prev next

Understand your horse's unique problem areas & mend them.

Only pain-free movement generates proper muscular development.

Session Types


  • Sales Prep/Young Horse
  • Pre/Post Competition
  • Pre/Post Racing
  • Vet Rx & Layups
  • Training & Maintenance
  • Injuries & Rehab
  • Pre/Post Chiropractic
  • Small Animal Support
  • Travel Sessions

*Not a veterinary substitute

Modalities

All sessions begin with hands on assessment & include any of the following as needed:


Manual Therapy

Myofascial Release; Trigger Point; Sports Massage; Orthobionomy; Osteopathic & Neuromuscular Techniques


Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

FEI APPROVED Magnus Pro PEMF Unit for muscle soreness, deep tissue, hooves, bones, etc.


Far Infrared Radiation

Therapeutic heat using negative ions, far-infrared rays and natural stones for optimum healing


Photobiomodulation

Multi Radiance Super Pulsed Lasers: clinically proven wavelengths for deeper penetration & absorption

For wounds, chronic joint Issues, LASER acutherapy, inflammation, etc.


Physical Therapy Tools

Kinesio-taping, Balance Pads, Stretching, etc.  To facilitate the body's natural healing processes


Exercise Therapy

Corrective therapeutic exercises can maximize session results

We listen with our hands

We do not offer a "secret sauce" or "magical machine". 

We use science-based strategies and practiced palpatory tactics to elicit distinct improvements in each horse.

Well-being is our top priority.  Contact us for standard prices & create an affordable plan.

Etiology of Somatic Dysfunction

Diagram: Fryer, G; Fossum, C

Work, conformation, and habitual or compensatory postures create stressed muscles.  Atmospheric changes, micro-traumas & allergies can lead to dysfunction. 

Therapy provides purposeful prep & recovery essential for advanced training.  Therapy can also assist in efficient injury healing and prevention.

Sports Therapy Benefits

  • Reduces inflammation and swelling in the joints
  • Refines proprioception
  • Develops focus and willingness in sport
  • Increases range of motion/free movement
  • Augments depletion of excessive fluids & waste
  • Improves muscle tone & contraction 
  • Boosts nutrient flow to the muscles
  • Stimulates circulation and releases endorphins  
  • Promotes relaxation & healing
  • Supports whole body health by efficiently directing physiological processes

*Benefits

Physical Therapy for the Equine Back

MEND: align, balance, calibrate, fine-tune, focus, improve, readjust, rehab, sharpen, square, troubleshoot, tune up