Equine Therapy

Megan is a certified English EC Competition Coach with over 20 years experience coaching students and training horses. She was also certified as an Equine Therapist in 2002 graduating top in her class. The knowledge and experience that Megan brings from both these fields allows her to fully understand the biomechanics and psychology of the horse therefore offering the best in training and therapy techniques for each individual client.

 

EQUINE RAPID WAVE THERAPY

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RAPID RELEASE TECHNOLOGY

The RRT is the only high frequency vibration therapy device that will reduce lameness, reduce pain, increase ROM, and function by releasing scar tissue, adhesions and easing chronic and acute muscle spasm. The RRT's unique frequency and arc motion allow use as a daily treatment, for pre-performance warm up or post performance recovery.

Mechanism of Action: RRT PRO uses special frequencies at 170 Hz determined optimal for resonating with scar tissue. Scar tissue absorbs this energy at these resonant frequencies efficiently facilitating its dissolution. Scar Tissue is quickly and painlessly released and absorbed into the body. Frequencies between 100-200Hz have been determined to elicit the TVR (tonic vibration reflex), direct RRT high frequency treatments elicit the TVR uncoupling the complex agonist-antagonist coupling and guarding mechanism. The tissue turbulence, arc motion, unique frequency and TVR activation create multiple mechanisms of action resulting in significant pain relief and increase range of motion.

Indications:

Rapid Release Therapy is helpful to reduce the pain associated with joint sprains, strains, arthritis, tendonitis, muscle spasm, desmitis, nerve pain and most musculoskeletal disorders. Nearly all lameness disorders related to trauma, overuse, repetitive use or mechanical and hoof dysfunctions involve scar tissue and are successfully treated with RRT.

Contraindications:

Although the RRT is indicated for all muscle, muscle spasm, joint, tendon, ligament and fascia disorders there are a few contraindications. The RRT should not be used within three inches of new joint hardware that has been surgically installed within the last 90 days, on the pregnant torso, on an area of known malignancy or fracture. Research has demonstrated that high frequency vibration therapy is effective for increasing muscle power before workout, reducing pain in muscle, joints, phantom limbs, and diabetic neuropathy and reducing the delayed muscle soreness associated with intense muscle workouts. It has also been shown to reduce the pain associated with injections and improve the sensation of peripheral neuropathy in the lower extremity.

 

Keeping in mind the contraindications, Rapid Release Therapy is safe for animals of all ages, conditions and mobility. Its benefits are being appreciated by equine owners of all levels and abilities, professional athletic teams, college teams, VA hospitals, pediatric therapists and individuals.