Sheila Schils, PhD, discusses electrotherapy's place in physical therapy and the different devices available.
While all life may be considered a miracle, some births are extra miraculous. Napoleon, an Irish Sport/Hunter colt, was not able to stand or nurse on his own after being born, and had a worsening case of diarrhea. Despite being born three weeks past his due date, radiographs taken by Napoleon’s primary care veterinarian showed that his leg bones had not fully formed. Napoleon's radiograph showing poorly formed bones.Additionally, his mother’s placenta had strange coloring, which suggested placentitis, which is a uterine infection. Owner Martha Denver and her veterinarian tried to bottle feed Napoleon, but to no avail. So, just 12 hours after being born, Denver brought Napoleon to the
Equine physical therapy is a form of treatment for skeletal, muscular, and ligament issues. The goal can range from a full return to activity to simply relieving pain. Physical therapists can perform various therapeutic treatments, including massage, joint manipulation, exercises, and hydrotherapy.
Discover the transformative power of equine therapy, which uses patient-horse interactions to improve physical and psychological health.
Have you or someone you love ever wondered about equine therapy programs benefits? Horse therapy works wonders in various ways for many.
Equine-Assisted Therapy or (EAT) has been around for centuries. Physical therapist, speech pathologist, & psychologist use horse therapy to aid in the...
Equine Massage is a relatively new of manual therapy for horses. Equine massage is done for a number of reasons including rehabilitation and pain relief.
Do horses help children? More than you think, according to researchers at Washington State University. Young people working with horses experience a substantial decrease in stress. And the evidence lies in their saliva.
Equine therapy has been around a lot longer than you might think. Let's discuss what it's used for, the science behind it, and more.
Here is how you can connect with your horse through massage to make him a healthier, happier athlete.
Equine assisted therapy for mental health treatment continues to grow in popularity. Learn the powerful ways that incorporating equine therapy can help clients find success.
Equine-assisted therapy is a method of therapy that uses horses as a tool to help individuals with physical, mental and emotional conditions gain confidence and work through the healing process. The bond that is formed between the horse and the client is often a strong one that helps the client process feelings, gain ...
Hippotherapy is a treatment tool used in OT, PT, or ST. It incorporates equines, equine movement, and the equine environment into therapy.
Ever wondered if there's more to therapy than just sitting in a sterile office, talking about your problems? Let me introduce you to adventure therapy.
History of Equine Assisted Therapy Equine therapy, also known as Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT), is a treatment that includes equine activities and/or an equine environment in order to promote physical, occupational, […]
Children with disabilities often face numerous challenges that affect their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Traditional therapies can and are effective, but they might not engage every child or address all their needs comprehensively.
BEMER’s Equine line has magnetic horse blankets with putlsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) technology to help microcirculation and improve performance.
Did you know that horses are used in several different types of therapies to assist people with physical, mental, or emotional difficulties? Equine therapy is usually done in conjunction with other forms of therapy and
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Children with disabilities often face numerous challenges that affect their physical, emotional, and cognitive development. Traditional therapies can and are effective, but they might not engage every child or address all their needs comprehensively.
Equine Therapy involves the use of horses to deal with various disorders. What are 8 Disorders and 3 Activities that Equine Therapy Benefits?
Learn about yourself through equine eyes with hippotherapy.
WebMD illustrates how pets can improve your health. From lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol to fighting depression and even providing benefits for children with ADHD, pets allow their owners to remain independent yet still retain a healthy lifestyle.
Bedford, NY (PRWEB) February 23, 2015 -- Animal therapy programs for veterans with PTSD | H4HUS The effectiveness of animal therapy programs for veterans with...
Therapeutic riding programs provide equine-based therapy to students who are facing physical, mental, or emotional challenges. Find out how to establish one.
A physical therapy program is owner- and horse-intensive in terms of time and energy for successful outcomes.
Horses have been used for centuries by humans to help with a variety of tasks. What many people don't know is that horses are also being used more and more as
The Horse’s Role • Physical Benefits • Improved Motor Skills • Improved Social Skills • Helps a Variety of People • More ...