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Breathing is a vital system that helps with movement dysfunction and pain relief
Another vital system we need to use well to help with moving and pain relief is our breathing. As we breathe in, our lungs need to be...
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Apr 12, 20232 min read
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Vagus Nerve- If it is compressed you WILL stay in a state of stress- not ideal for riding.
The body works as one system but it has to prioritise some systems over others. the first system needs in order to function well is the...
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Apr 12, 20231 min read
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Lymphatics and how they may be the cause of the movement issue with your riding!
Your lymphatics system is your body aquarium where all the nutrients bathe your cells and waste removal happens. If your lymphatics...
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Apr 11, 20231 min read
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Neurocentric Rider- Vestibular system- The science of a stable midline.
We talk about a Neurocentric approach to rider biomechanics and movement correction and it all seem a little odd at times but over the...
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Mar 22, 20233 min read
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Walking Backwards- how it can help your Lower back pain and fire up Glutes( and so much more!)
As we know the equestrian world is know for suffering with low grade lower back pain, ignoring it and hoping that just firing and...
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Mar 22, 20232 min read
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Post Concussion Syndrome.. Do you know what it is?
Across the Riding community Concussion is something we are constantly checking for and the industry is become much more aware in how to...
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Mar 9, 20232 min read
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The Trot up....For riders when can we pull riders for being lame?
The trot up and vetting is seen across many of our elite sports to ensure the horse is not injured and is in a fit state to compete in...
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Mar 9, 20232 min read
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10 key facts you need to know about riding and breathing.
Breathing is so much more than just the flow of air in and out of you. Using breathing and ensuring breathwork mechanics, chemicals and...
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Jan 31, 20232 min read
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Holding your breath and 'show' nerves - It could be your biggest issue when riding!
As we approach the show ring, or we get back on after a fall, or we have to remember a pattern to ride, we all get those nerves that...
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Jan 29, 20233 min read
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Why do we KEEP talking about neurology?! We are horse riding sports injury and movement specialists!
So here goes, this is why we look at neurology! And why it plays a huge part when you come in for help with your riding and want to move...
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Jan 17, 20237 min read
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Lower back pain- the whys and A disc bulge isn’t the reasons!
Lower back pain in horse riders is one of the most common injuries that stop riders actually riding. 3 common causes of lower back pain...
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Oct 29, 20222 min read
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Who has the magic fix?
As I start to work more in the Equine world it is very interesting that each trade is convinced they are the answer to a problem. In this...
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Oct 1, 20222 min read
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Do you ride with your mouth open?
Did you know riding with your mouth open tells us a lot about your body and movements. One of the key things we look for in riders is...
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Sep 24, 20222 min read
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Glutes and Horse riders…. You need to look at the bigger picture.
Over the past few years "Glutes" have been a buzz word that ever one is talking about, trying to activate and get bigger and stronger...
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Sep 10, 20223 min read
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The joint kinetic chain- understanding movement for riding performance
As a Graduate Sports Therapist specialising in sporting and movement performance one of the first thing we are taught is to get the body...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
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As you improve and change have you ever thought about the checks your saddle may need too?
We all strive to ride our best for us and our horse. We do movement rehab, strengthening and conditioning, we learning new ways to ask...
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Sep 5, 20222 min read
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Plantar fasciitis and why shouldn’t I ride with it!
Plantar fasciitis is a frustration of lots of riders. What is it? A pain and inflammation which comes in the sole of the foot at the heel...
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Sep 3, 20224 min read
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Insoles and orthotics! Are they destroying your sole of your riding?
We are living on a world of quick fixes and insoles and orthotics are one of those. In most people are wrongly prescribed orthotics when...
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Sep 1, 20222 min read
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Do you ride with your head down?
Do you know the knock on effect it has to the rest of the body in mobility, strength and activation. Eyes down had a chain reaction. Eyes...
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Aug 31, 20221 min read
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Is your body part of the problem?
Does your saddle slip off to one side? Does your instructor tell you to sit up/ sit back? Shoulders back? Head up? Do you feel like you...
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Aug 20, 20222 min read
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