CVT Massage Therapy
In conjunction with Highland Equestrian, we are very pleased to announce a brand new service.
It's not carriage driving based, but one your horse or pony is sure to enjoy!
Cycloidal Vibration Therapy (CVT) has been around for over 50 years, originally developed to help in the recovery of spinal injuries and stroke in humans, but other benefits including improved blood circulation and lymphatic drainage were also observed.
Subsequently, the units were developed for use on equines, but they have also been found useful to aid recovery and rehabilitation on rhino, cows, elephants and mans best friend, dogs.
Cycloidal Vibration Therapy Applications
Arthritis
I have arthritis in both hands, but by using the hand held unit on my own horses, the pain in my hands is considerably reduced.
Arthritis in your horse can lead to poor performance, lameness and loss of use.
Although CVT will not eliminate arthritis, it will help alleviate the symptoms with regular use.
Lymphangitis
Unlike the circulatory system, the lymphatic system does not have a pump to keep things moving and relies on movement to keep it working properly.
When this system stops working properly, lymphangitis can occur, most commonly in the legs.
By using the back-pad, in conjunction with the hand held unit, the build-up of toxins can be dispersed effectively.
Ligaments & Tendons
As with any ligament or tendon injury, the first port of call should be your vet.
Then, after the initial acute phase (1-7 days), CVT can be slowly introduced.
Localised use of the hand-held CVT unit will help increase blood-flow to the affected area, aiding the natural healing process.
As your horse is on box-rest, by also using the back-pad, you will be keeping your horses cardiovascular and lymphatic systems stimulated, assisting in their return to work post-injury.
Performance
CVT has been clinically proven to improve your horses performance.
Numerous research papers back up the claim that CVT can help increase your horses stride length, range of joint motion and stride speed.
It can also help with warm-up before exercise and competition by promoting blood circulation, so your horse can perform to the best of their ability.
Article on Cycloidal Vibration Therapy
There are a number of articles on CVT, this one found in British Eventing Life is well worth a read.
Book your Horses Therapy Session Today!
To book your horses CVT Therapy Session, please send an email with your name, address and contact information, along with a brief description of your horse and any issues they are having.
Costs
Aviemore/Grantown-on-Spey/Ballindalloch/Ferness/Nethy Bridge/Kincraig/Moy area:
£35 per session.
Outside this area will be subject to a £0.50 per mile surcharge.
Groups or Yard visits of more than 6 horses within a 30 mile radius of home, will not be subject to the surcharge.