 What Are The Benefits Of Equine Sports Massage Therapy?
All horses can benefit from an equine sports massage. This can range from the treasured family pony, to top quality competition horses competing in any sphere.
Pre-emptive Benefits
Used during training and pre and post competition, massage keeps muscles healthy, builds up those that may have wasted, maintains strength and suppleness and prevents atrophy (wasting) even during a period of box rest or restricted work. After exertion, massage minimises stiffness and speeds repair to tissue damaged as an inevitable result of physical stress and fatigue. Passive stretches help to keep or restore joints and muscles to full working capacity.
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Recovery And Prevention From Injury
Massage can benefit the well being of the animal, release tension and aid mental relaxation. In the event of an injury, massage is of great benefit to aid recovery and prevent atrophy (wasting) of muscles. Massage also helps to prevent injury.
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