equine pilates by etti cook all these slides are copyright of elite physiotherapy
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EQUINE PILATESEQUINE PILATES
By Etti CookBy Etti CookAll these slides are copyright of Elite PhysiotherapyAll these slides are copyright of Elite Physiotherapy
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IntroductionIntroduction
About meAbout me
Why am I holding these courses?Why am I holding these courses?
Where have these exercises come from?Where have these exercises come from?
Anatomy Anatomy – HumanHuman– HorseHorse
Structure, function and rehabilitationStructure, function and rehabilitation
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This presentation and a clear routine of This presentation and a clear routine of pictures of the exercises for you to follow pictures of the exercises for you to follow will go up on my websitewill go up on my website
www.elitephysiotherapy.co.ukwww.elitephysiotherapy.co.uk
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About meAbout me
Human PhysioHuman Physio– Rehab, prevention, management of injuries.Rehab, prevention, management of injuries.
““Equine Physio” / ACPAT physioEquine Physio” / ACPAT physioWhat is an ACPAT physioWhat is an ACPAT physio– Chartered (Human 1Chartered (Human 1stst))– CPDCPD
Research and development – e.g. these exercisesResearch and development – e.g. these exercises
Event riderEvent rider
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Why am I holding these courses?Why am I holding these courses?
I want you to be able to help your own horsesI want you to be able to help your own horses
Use techniques learnt in the human world and Use techniques learnt in the human world and learn how we can apply them to horseslearn how we can apply them to horses
I want to help horsesI want to help horses– Reduce injuriesReduce injuries– Reduce surgeryReduce surgery– Speed recovery from injurySpeed recovery from injury– Research new techniquesResearch new techniques
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Development of these exercisesDevelopment of these exercises
Hilary Clayton and Narelle Stubbs in Hilary Clayton and Narelle Stubbs in AmericaAmerica– Anecdotal evidenceAnecdotal evidence– Research/proofResearch/proof
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The Human SpineThe Human Spine
VertebraeVertebrae
DiscsDiscs
NervesNerves
Soft tissuesSoft tissues
FunctionFunction– Movement vs StabilityMovement vs Stability
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MovementMovement
Flexion, extension, side bending and Flexion, extension, side bending and rotationrotation– Limited by articular surfaces and soft tissuesLimited by articular surfaces and soft tissues
Joints need movement – healthJoints need movement – health
Stiff joint = painStiff joint = pain
Mid range no stress on other structuresMid range no stress on other structures
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StabilityStability
Soft TissuesSoft TissuesLigaments, Tendons and Ligaments, Tendons and MusclesMuscles
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Muscle functionMuscle function
Generally:Generally:– Long muscles to produce movements, Long muscles to produce movements, – Shorter muscles, close to joint lines to control Shorter muscles, close to joint lines to control
movementmovement
Design/ muscle architecture is differentDesign/ muscle architecture is different
Maintain control of movementsMaintain control of movements– Reduce stress on other structures Reduce stress on other structures
Lax joint = painLax joint = pain
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SummarySummary
Stiff joint = painStiff joint = pain
Lax joint = painLax joint = pain
Full range Full range
Control of movementsControl of movements
PILATES!!PILATES!!
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PILATESPILATES
It was created in the 1920s by the physical It was created in the 1920s by the physical trainer Joseph Pilates for the purpose of trainer Joseph Pilates for the purpose of rehabilitation. rehabilitation. First used on soldiers returning from war First used on soldiers returning from war and dancers -to strengthen their bodies and dancers -to strengthen their bodies and heal their aches and pains and heal their aches and pains Now it is used as exercise programme by Now it is used as exercise programme by many, from rehabilitation patients to elite many, from rehabilitation patients to elite athletesathletes
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PilatesPilates
An exercise system focused on improving An exercise system focused on improving
FlexibilityFlexibility,,
StrengthStrength, ,
Body awarenessBody awareness, , – without necessarily building bulk. without necessarily building bulk.
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The Horses SpineThe Horses Spine
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MobilityMobility
As an athlete the horse needs to learn to As an athlete the horse needs to learn to use his muscles to give mobility but also use his muscles to give mobility but also stabilitystability
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Requirement of different disciplinesRequirement of different disciplines
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How does the equine back How does the equine back function?function?
Bow and String theoryBow and String theory
Abdominal musclesAbdominal muscles
Spinal stabilisersSpinal stabilisers
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The complicated stuff!The complicated stuff!
MusclesMuscles– Neck muscles Neck muscles – Forelimb sling muscles Forelimb sling muscles – AbdominalsAbdominals– Above the spineAbove the spine– Below the spineBelow the spine– Pelvic stabilisersPelvic stabilisers
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Breathe!!Breathe!!
That’s the dry stuff done with, now for That’s the dry stuff done with, now for some fun!some fun!
Any questions on the anatomy, and Any questions on the anatomy, and rationale for exercises, etc?............rationale for exercises, etc?............
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THE EXERCISESTHE EXERCISES
1.1. Mobility exercisesMobility exercises
2.2. Stability exercisesStability exercises
3.3. Balance/body awareness exercisesBalance/body awareness exercises
4.4. OthersOthers
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FrequencyFrequency
The evidence suggests:The evidence suggests:
Hold each for 5 secs if possibleHold each for 5 secs if possible
5 reps of each5 reps of each
5 times a week5 times a week
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1) Mobility Exercises1) Mobility Exercises
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a)a) Rounding Exercises Rounding Exercises (EOR 3-5 reps)(EOR 3-5 reps)
Chin to chest (keep head straight)Chin to chest (keep head straight)
Chin to knees (if horse moves backwards Chin to knees (if horse moves backwards move it into a corner)move it into a corner)
Chin to fetlocks (abdo’s)Chin to fetlocks (abdo’s)
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b) Lateral Bending Exercisesb) Lateral Bending Exercises
Chin to girth (standing next to horse’s sh)Chin to girth (standing next to horse’s sh)
Chin to flank (stand behind sh, long and Chin to flank (stand behind sh, long and low)low)
Chin to hockChin to hock
c) Neck Extension (after all other c) Neck Extension (after all other mobilisations or collecting work)mobilisations or collecting work)
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2) Stability Exercises2) Stability Exercises
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Lifting/roundingLifting/rounding
Wither liftWither lift
Lumbar liftLumbar lift
Lumbar lift with lateral bendLumbar lift with lateral bend
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3) Balance exercises3) Balance exercises 5 secs, 3-5 reps5 secs, 3-5 reps
Tail pull to sideTail pull to side
Weight transferenceWeight transference
Wt T/F with FL liftWt T/F with FL lift
HL liftHL lift
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N.B.N.B.
SAFETY (hat, gloves, guard for fingers!)SAFETY (hat, gloves, guard for fingers!)
Every horse is different – like peopleEvery horse is different – like people
Take account of your horsesTake account of your horses– Shape/conformation/breedShape/conformation/breed– AgeAge– Use and fitnessUse and fitness
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Conformational differences!!!Conformational differences!!!
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If in doubt ask!If in doubt ask!
Don’t stress your horse out if he is not Don’t stress your horse out if he is not happy with any of the exercises (especially happy with any of the exercises (especially reflex exercises)reflex exercises)
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Measuring your horses progressMeasuring your horses progress
Quality of movementQuality of movement
Ease of movement Ease of movement
BehaviourBehaviour
Palpation Palpation
CurvesCurves
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Further exercisesFurther exercises
Groundwork Groundwork – Polework Polework
– Over, round, between, in hand, lungeOver, round, between, in hand, lunge
– (anywhere will do!!)(anywhere will do!!)
– Long reiningLong reining
RiddenRidden– PoleworkPolework– Hill workHill work– Jumping exercisesJumping exercises
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Further evening clinicFurther evening clinic
In 6-8 weeks, returnIn 6-8 weeks, return– Problem solvingProblem solving– Measurements/evidenceMeasurements/evidence– Further advanced exercisesFurther advanced exercises
Especially concentrate on pole work, mounted and Especially concentrate on pole work, mounted and unmountedunmounted
– General AdviceGeneral Advice