Joint Mobilisations and Musculoskeletal Testing
2 Day CPD Course for Professional Equine Therapists
Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th September 2021
Wavendon Grange, Lawn Lane, Old Dalby
Leics. LE14 3LW
This course is ideal for qualified therapists from all disciplines wishing to revise mobilisation techniques or explore new ones to add to their toolbox.
It is a mix of theory, practical demonstrations and small group hands-on practical sessions.
It also provides the opportunity to network, share information and discuss interesting or challenging cases with other practitioners in a relaxed and supportive environment.
During this course, Gillian will systematically examine joint anatomy, mobility and range of movement, assess flexibility versus stability, consider how practitioners can best protect their own musculoskeletal system and demonstrate a variety of advanced techniques to include...
Passive and active joint mobilisations
Translations
The use of reflexes
Passive and active stretches
Rhythmic over pressure techniques
Stability tests and techniques
DAY 1
09.00: Registration and Coffee
09.30: Introduction
09.45: Theory of Joint Movement and
Musculoskeletal Testing
11.00: Break
11.30: Techniques for the Head and Neck
Demonstration and Practical Session
13.00: Lunch
14.00: Techniques for the Thoracic Limb
Demonstration and Practical Session
15.00: Break
15.30: Techniques for the Back
Demonstration and Practical Session
16.30: Close
DAY 2
09.00: Coffee
09.30: Questions and Discussion
10.00: Techniques for the Back
Demonstration and Practical Session
11.00: Break
11.30: Pelvis and Sacroiliac Techniques
Demonstration and Practical Session
12.30: Lunch
13.30: Hindlimb Techniques
14.30: Break
15.00: Whole Horse Techniques
16.00: Discussion
16.30: Close
Provisional Timetable
Prerequisites
All participants must provide proof of professional equine therapy qualification and current professional indemnity insurance.
An understanding of joints and range of movement will be useful for this course.
Notes
The course will be limited to 12 delegates.
Tea, coffee, home-made cakes and a light lunch is included.
Certificates of Participation will be issued for 8 hours per day.
Course notes will be provided.
Course Price
Course Leader
GILLIAN
HIGGINS
Gillian is a professional Sports and Remedial Therapist, equine anatomist, biomechanist, BHS Senior Coach, and author with a first class honours degree in Equine Science and Business Management.
Gillian is passionate about joint movement and the connections within the body.
If you don't use it you lose it!
After much study of anatomy, biomechanics and movement Gillian has developed a systematic approach to joint mobilisations and musculoskeletal testing, which truly helps horses improve mobility and comfort.
Gillian has studied a variety of equine and human modalities both traditional and holistic.
She specialises in assessing the horse's body and designing therapeutic and exercise programmes for improving range of movement and stability to improve posture, mobility comfort and performance.
As well as conventional training, Gillian has studied Equine Therapies in America, France, Germany and Sweden and is committed to giving our equine partners the best possible levels of care and consideration.
Gillian works with horses from all disciplines and levels from leisure to Olympic and is a member of the Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners and the Equine Sports Massage Association.
