Amanda Robson Horse & Rider Sports Massage Therapy

WHY USE SPORTS MASSAGE FOR YOUR HORSE? More than 60% of the horses body weight is muscle. Small muscle injuries can take up to 90 days to become apparent, (by a change in attitude, decreased performance and lameness), by which time they may have caused more serious injury. Prompt attention to these minor injuries not only enhances a horse's performance but also may prevent future problems. WHY USE SPORTS MASSAGE FOR YOU? Tense muscles can reduce your range of movement causing you to ride unevenly and sit with poor posture. This will ultimately affect your horses way of going and performance as he tries to compensate for an uneven load. BENEFITS OF SPORTS MASSAGE.....

*Increasing and improving circulation
*Enhance muscle tone
*Relax muscle spasm therefore reducing pain
*Prevent and relieve adhesions
*Increase range of movement
*Improve posture
*Reduce risk of injury
*Aid recovery and prevent atrophy of muscles after injury

Amanda Robson BHSAI (Regd)
Human and Equine Sports Massage Therapist

Equine Sports Massage ESMA ITEC Dip
Human Sports Massage ITEC Dip
Swedish Massage ITEC Dip

Covering the Lochaber region based in Roy Bridge. CONTRAINDICATIONS

Local Contra Indications - are reasons not to massage a certain area of the body. However the rest of the body can still benefit from the massage. Massage can be adapted around the areas of concern. Unhealed wounds
Sarcoids
Hernia
Tumors
Cysts
Acute trauma
Active Arthritis
Acute Inflammation
Bacterial Infections
Unrecognisable Lumps and Bumps

Systemic Contra Indications – are reasons not to massage the horse at all. Suffering from shock
Extreme Exhaustion
Colic
Cancer
Pregnancy
Viral Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Dehydration
Fever
Tetanus
Strangles

Skin Conditions i.e. Fungal infections (i.e.Ringworm)
Furunculosis (Boils)
Infestations (i.e.Lice)
Allergies (i.e.Sweet Itch)

THIS IS NOT AN EXCLUSIVE LIST – please discuss any concerns with your vet prior to treatment. THE VETERINARY ACT

It is a legal requirement that I only give Sports Massage treatment to your horse after obtaining written permission from the horses veterinary surgeon. Which I can do by faxing a consent form to your vet.