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Evaluation and Follow-Up
The Process
- Evaluate the patient
- Locate specific areas of tightness and soreness
- Treat problem areas through application of therapeutic massage strokes
- Walk out the horse for five minutes (preferably done by owner) or turn out the dog for five minutes to close session
- Meet with owner to review findings and discuss any follow-up treatment that may be necessary
Follow-Up Plan
for the Equine (Developed by Equissage®, Inc.)
Depending on horse's level of activity, a suitable
follow-up plan may be recommended:
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Plan A:
Horses at high levels of competition
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Plan B:
Horses that compete on a regular basis
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1 massage every 2 weeks
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Plan C:
Horses that compete occasionally
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1 massage every 2 weeks for 6 weeks
Follow-up massages as needed |
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Plan D: Pleasure horses or horses in light
competition
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Massage as needed
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