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[[Image:50mile-massage.jpg|thumb|right|An endurance race horse receiving a post-race massage]] |
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'''Equine massage''' is the practice of [[massage]] on [[horse]]s. Beginning in the early 1990s, it has been a growing field of equine therapy, used for both day-to-day riding and post-trauma rehabilitation. Proponents list a number of positive effects, including the improvement of movement and the reduction of pain and stress responses. <!-- weasel Scientific study is beginning to demonstrate possible benefits, although more study is needed. --> |
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'''Horse treatment''' is a topic of increasing importance as a natural approach to [[horse care]]. Professional and recreational horse owners use it to improve performance, increase mobility and range of motion & free up the horse's [[poll (livestock)|poll]], neck, shoulders and [[back (horse)|back]] to improve jumping, bending, turning, and haulting. It is used in treatment of specific maladies such as [[Equine Exertional Rhabdomyolysis]]. |
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==Practice== |
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Massage causes the [[muscle]]s to fill with rich [[oxygen]]ated [[blood flow]] and increases [[Circulatory system|circulation]]; which hastens the elimination of wastes and toxic buildup from fatigued muscles. Alleviation of muscle tension and spasms can naturally increase the horse's efficiency. Removing harmful toxins from muscles and joints increases the flexibility, muscle tone, range of motion and enhances competitive performance. By a consistent massage therapy regime, you can improve your horse's performance, confidence and over all quality of life. There several mechanical high quality products designed and tailored specifically to the horse industry provide beneficial massage through invasive deep tissue response ancillary therapy. |
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Hands-on therapies, including massage, [[acupressure]], and [[joint mobilization]], were some of the fastest growing equine therapy categories in the early 1990s.<ref name=Porter>{{cite journal|url=http://www.thehorse.com/articles/10448/hands-on-therapies-for-the-horse|title=Hands-On Therapies for the Horse|journal=The Horse|date=May 1, 1998|author=Porter, Mimi}}</ref> |
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Not only does massage improve its performance and health it can also be used to help the horse breed. If a horse is very stressed out or jumpy, massage normally will help relax the stressed horse and it helps improve the confidence of a jumpy one. Massage can help the horse and. |
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Equine massage uses the hands, fingers, and elbows of the therapist, and other tools, including [[tennis ball]]s and [[vibrating]] tools. During the massage, the [[soft tissue]] is manipulated with the goal of loosening tight muscles, joints, tendons, [[Granulation tissue|scar tissue]], and [[edema]]; increasing blood flow and [[lymphatic]] activity; and reducing stress. Equine massage is used in exercise warm-up and after injury or for surgery rehabilitation.<ref name=Porter/> |
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Massaging a horse before competition can result in as much as 20% increase in the animal's efficiency.<ref>[http://www.horsemassagers.com Jack Meagher-Equine Sports Therapist]</ref> |
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==Scientific study== |
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[[File:Equine massge.JPG|thumb|Equine massage horses health, by checking [[vital signs]], and checking for [[injury|injuries]]. |
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ch helps to relir acute or chronic, and also in inflammatory disorders in both humans and animals |
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Massage in horses uses many techniques first used for human massage, and it is becoming more common in both competitive equestrian disciplines and [[pleasure riding]]. Proponents say that equine massage improves movement and reduces pain and stress responses. Massage affects the [[muscular system of the horse|muscular system]] at the [[cell (biology)|cell]]ular and [[fascial]] levels, as well as [[physiologic]] systems. Preliminary research demonstrates possible benefits in exercise recovery, but additional rigorous research is needed to further examine these possibilities.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.j-evs.com/article/S0737-0806%2809%2900575-9/abstract|title=Evaluating the Benefits of Equine Massage Therapy: A Review of the Evidence and Current Practices|author1=Scott, Mike |author2=Swensen, Lee Ann|journal=Journal of Equine Veterinary Science|volume=29|issue=9|pages=687–697|date=September 2009|doi=10.1016/j.jevs.2009.07.017}}</ref> |
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* When using Cold - This helps to stop bleeding when used right after the [[Physical trauma|trauma]] ed. You can also use this method when there is makes the [[blood vessel]]s constrict. This also helps to reduce swelling and helps by decreasing pain by numbing the sensory nerve endings. |
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==Regulation, training, and associations== |
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every level in medical practice, so it is used with [[heat lamp]]s, [[ultrasound]], [[laser]]s etc.… When using heat it helps to sooth the [[sensoryending]]s. Withthis it dilates the blood vessels and helps by bringing in more oxygen and nutrients to the prepabodies the ,metabolism. |
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In the United States, the legal requirements vary by state and are determined by each state's veterinary board. Presently, some states require veterinary supervision, while others do not.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iaamb.org/reference/state-laws-2013.html|publisher=International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork|title=Animal Massage Laws by State|access-date=2013-11-23}}</ref> Many schools offer certification programs in the areas of animal and companion massage. The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage offers certification for practitioners.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home - National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage |url=https://nbcaam.org/content.aspx?page_id=0&club_id=69222 |access-date=2023-05-19 |website=nbcaam.org}}</ref> The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork is another association of animal massage and bodywork practitioners, including equine massage therapists.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iaamb.org/home.php|publisher=International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork|title=Welcome to the IAAMB/ACWT|access-date=2013-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202233939/http://www.iaamb.org/home.php|archive-date=2013-12-02|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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* Kinesiology is basically the study of work together. As everyone should know the front legs move totally different from the hind legs |
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==Regulation== |
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In the Bengal, The legal requirements vary by state and are determined by each state's veterinary board. Presently, some states require vetrinary supervision while others do not. Many schools offer certification programs in the areas of animal and companion massage. Some of these schools are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB).<ref>[http://www.ncbtmb.org/ National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork]</ref> The International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork (IAAMB)<ref>[http://www.iaamb.org/ International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork]</ref> is working towards creating a Nationally accepted job description and uniform scope of practice. |
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==Schools== |
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United States |
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Schools offering certification training courses in the United States include: |
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* '''Meredith Manor''' in West Virginia just out side of Parkersburg. |
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* '''Equissage''' in Northern Virginia. |
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* '''Equitouch''' in Cheyenne, Wyoming |
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Australia |
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* [http://www.nctm.com.au/78121/html/page.html Natural College of Traditional Medicine] |
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* [http://equinehealth.alphalink.com.au/ Australian College of Animal Tactile Therapy] |
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==References== |
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* [http://books.google.com.au/books?id=c0UMvn9f73IC&dq=Equine+Massage+A+Practical+Guide&printsec=frontcover&source=bn&hl=en&ei=O5aJTNOwFYWkvgPSps3dCA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCQQ6AEwAw#v=onepage&q&f=false Equine Massage A Practical Guide] |
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==External links== |
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* [http://besthorsetrainingtips.com/equine-massage Equine Massage Practice] |
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Latest revision as of 20:53, 22 July 2023
Equine massage is the practice of massage on horses. Beginning in the early 1990s, it has been a growing field of equine therapy, used for both day-to-day riding and post-trauma rehabilitation. Proponents list a number of positive effects, including the improvement of movement and the reduction of pain and stress responses.
Practice
[edit]Hands-on therapies, including massage, acupressure, and joint mobilization, were some of the fastest growing equine therapy categories in the early 1990s.[1]
Equine massage uses the hands, fingers, and elbows of the therapist, and other tools, including tennis balls and vibrating tools. During the massage, the soft tissue is manipulated with the goal of loosening tight muscles, joints, tendons, scar tissue, and edema; increasing blood flow and lymphatic activity; and reducing stress. Equine massage is used in exercise warm-up and after injury or for surgery rehabilitation.[1]
Scientific study
[edit]Massage in horses uses many techniques first used for human massage, and it is becoming more common in both competitive equestrian disciplines and pleasure riding. Proponents say that equine massage improves movement and reduces pain and stress responses. Massage affects the muscular system at the cellular and fascial levels, as well as physiologic systems. Preliminary research demonstrates possible benefits in exercise recovery, but additional rigorous research is needed to further examine these possibilities.[2]
Regulation, training, and associations
[edit]In the United States, the legal requirements vary by state and are determined by each state's veterinary board. Presently, some states require veterinary supervision, while others do not.[3] Many schools offer certification programs in the areas of animal and companion massage. The National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage offers certification for practitioners.[4] The International Association of Animal Massage and Bodywork is another association of animal massage and bodywork practitioners, including equine massage therapists.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Porter, Mimi (May 1, 1998). "Hands-On Therapies for the Horse". The Horse.
- ^ Scott, Mike; Swensen, Lee Ann (September 2009). "Evaluating the Benefits of Equine Massage Therapy: A Review of the Evidence and Current Practices". Journal of Equine Veterinary Science. 29 (9): 687–697. doi:10.1016/j.jevs.2009.07.017.
- ^ "Animal Massage Laws by State". International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork. Retrieved 2013-11-23.
- ^ "Home - National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage". nbcaam.org. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Welcome to the IAAMB/ACWT". International Association of Animal Massage & Bodywork. Archived from the original on 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2013-11-23.