Topline Physiotherapy

05/09/2025

Check out this before and after using dry needling to alleviate hamstring tightness and pain! Bailey was a model patient and handled treatment beautifully.

26/08/2025

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18/08/2025

All set up and ready to start treating patients here in Conway, SC! Riders and non-riders welcome.

Treating anything and everything orthopedic!

05/08/2025

Got a text from one of my Tennessee patients today that put a smile all over my face!

So glad I could play a part in getting this lady back on the horse… literally!

Now accepting patients in SC, and good news East Tennessee… I’ll be back at the end of the month! Be looking for a text from me to schedule 💛

19/07/2025

Long and low work is necessary for a strong and healthy topline!

See how the horse's back is lifted when the horse lowers his neck.

The horse has to do this *himself* for the topline to really stretch. If the rider tries to force it, the resulting tension will keep the horse's back in a hollow position instead of being lifted under the rider.

Also think about how much better it is for the horses' backs to eat mostly at the ground level, so that they will be in this stretched position often.

08/07/2025

Recent research shows that oxytocin—often called the “bonding” or “feel-good” hormone—is released in response to certain types of touch, including therapeutic techniques like massage and myofascial release. While oxytocin is known for fostering relaxation and emotional connection, it also plays a key role in promoting healing and supporting tissue repair.

In horses, oxytocin release can:
• Reduce stress and anxiety
• Promote a sense of safety and trust
• Strengthen emotional bonds
• Modulate pain
• Enhance the body’s ability to rest, digest, and repair

Massage therapy that uses calm, intentional touch can help stimulate oxytocin, supporting both the physical and emotional well-being of the horse.

All bodywork is not equal.

https://koperequine.com/massage-with-myofascial-release-for-building-self-confidence/

https://koperequine.com/heres-a-list-of-things-you-may-not-yet-know-about-massage/

26/06/2025

Love my Bemer horse set! And the horses do too 💛

21/05/2025

Great explanation of the SI joint’s function!

This joint, in horses and in humans, is designed to provide stability to the trunk and transfer forces from the lower extremities. Biomechanically, the SI joint has very little joint mobility due to its ligamentous attachments. It is important to evaluate the entire region of pain to determine the cause, and develop a rehabilitation program based on the findings.

14/05/2025

My availability will open up starting ​🇯​​🇺​​🇳​​🇪​ 1️⃣​🇸​​🇹​!

✅Joint mobilizations
✅Soft tissue massage
✅Dry needling
✅Exercise guidance

Working with horses and humans to maximize function and eliminate pain. Check out my website: www.toplinerehab.com

I look forward to meeting you!

(References available.)

20/08/2024

Great news! We have 1 to 2 spots available for a rehabilitation stay. We offer a variety of services based on your horses needs, and can customize a treatment plan to get your horse back to feeling his best.

✅Personalized exercise program
✅Therapeutic shoeing
✅Bemer PEMF
✅Joint mobilizations & Soft tissue massage
✅Hot/Cold therapy
✅Optimized nutrition
✅Controlled turnout

Let us know how we can best help your horse. References available!

01/08/2024

Dry needling involves the insertion of thin, monofilament needles (similar to those used in acupuncture) and is used to treat muscles, ligaments, tendons, subcutaneous fascia, scar tissue, and peripheral nerves for the management of neuromuscular pain.

In my experience, horses respond as well as humans to this treatment and immediate changes in range of motion, muscle tone, and pain responses can be seen.