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Equine Health

What is a 'Myofunctional Therapy Treatment?'

The term 'Myofunctional Therapy' is one which is used to describe a type of massage which is performed on the horse. Although it is commonly believed that myofunctional therapy or massage is used solely for its relaxing and calming benefits, its benefits go far and beyond these.

Why Myofunctional Therapy ?

Myofunctional therapy has many benefits, these include:

  • increased blood supply- therefore improving circulation
  • the elimination of toxic waste (before it builds up in the muscles)
  • improving circulation and reducing tension will have a favourable affect on the entire anatomy including nerves, muscles and organs
  • rebalancing (particularly if the horse is suffering from an injury on one side)

Why is massage so important?

Massage is important for a number of reasons.

  • When massage is performed on horses, they often become trusting and content. Having their entire body touched in a confident although non invasive manner allows them to feel confident and aware of the various areas of their body. This is particularly beneficial for young horses as well as unbalanced horses.
  • Massage improves the circulation and lengthens the connective tissue. This is important as this will provide the horse with an improved nutrient supply
  • the break down and prevention of adhesions from the muscles
  • help to eliminate waste from around the joints
  • improves the horse's range of movement

In short, massage has an affect on the entire body of the horse. After asking the owner many questions in regards to the horse, the therapist will work from one end of the horse to the other. The myofunctional therapist will use her/his hands to feel the structures beneath the skin and call on experience and knowledge to pass vital information to the owner as to what has been found. When the massage is complete, various exercises and information will be passed onto the owner to encourage comfort and well being.

Bowen Therapy

Bowen Therapy works on the soft tissue of the body, that is the muscles, tendons, ligaments and connective tissue which is otherwise known as fascia. As well as enabling the body to overcome a variety of problems (readying the body for healing) bowen also influences the body's meridian and energy systems, also having a positive effect on the body's organs as well as their functions.