Static: A stationary assessment regarding conformation, posture, muscle symmetry, anatomy and hoof/paw conformation. This can provide an indication of how the animal may move and why movement is performed in a particular way.

Dynamic: Completed with the horse/dog walking and trotting in a straight line on a flat, non slip surface. Movement will be assessed alongside behaviour and temperament. Additional movements for horses may be asked for, including turning, backing up and lunging/ridden.

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Spinal and neurological: This will only be performed if prior information provides the need to do so. 

Part of assessment.

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Palpation: Feeling of muscle, tissues, tendons, ligaments and structures. This will highlight areas of tight or underdeveloped muscle, pain areas, heat and inflammation to evaluate regions needing physio intervention.

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Range of motion: Assessing full movement of each joint, to provide information on restrictions, pain, flexibility, pathologies and differences between limbs.

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Includes techniques such as effleurage, tapotement, deep tissue work, myofascial release and compression. This works to release tension, providing an influx of blood, oxygen and nutrients to the area to increase healing.

Benefits include;

- Reducing tension

- Preventing injury

- Aiding muscle build

- Preventing scar tissue formation

- Improving performance. 

Stretching of the limbs and neck muscles to increase flexibility and release tension. 

Benefits include:

- Improved range of motion

- Increased stride length

- Decreased pain

- Performance improvement

- Reduced stress

- Aid recovery

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Rehabilitation programmes can be formulated on an individual basis. A 4 week plans can be purchased, including home exercises, 'how to perform' and personalised goals implemented. 

Electrotherapies can increase benefits of other techniques to aid various conditions. The selection used will base on individual needs and suitability. 

What LVP currently offers:

- Laser therapy

- Pulsed electro-magnetic therapy

- Heat therapy

- Cold therapy

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Benefits;

- Increase or decrease blood flow

- Reduce trigger points

- Reduce tension

- Aid osteoarthritis 

- Aid wound healing 

- Improve neurological defecits 

Kinesiotape benefits:

- Decrease inflammation and swelling

- Reduce pain

- Maintain and improve muscle tone

- Delays fatigue

- Supports the body