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Physiotherapy for Riders

Flexibility from Stability - Improve your Balance and Your Riding Performance

As a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience in musculoskeletal health, I offer Physiotherapy for Riders that’s tailored specifically for the needs of equestrians. Whether you’re a beginner rider or a competitive athlete, my goal is to make your body as stable yet flexible as possible, enabling you and your horse to move in harmony.

Riders face unique challenges due to the demands of riding—posture, muscle imbalances, and repetitive movements leading to ingrained movement patterns can all impact your performance and wellbeing. Through a combination of tailored physiotherapy and training techniques, we can work to improve your strength, flexibility, and overall biomechanics. Working on the ground on your own body helps retrain learned movement patterns helping you progress instead of repeat.

What We Offer:

  • Personalized Assessments: Comprehensive assessments help identify physical limitations or areas for improvement, whether it’s posture, core stability, muscle function, or movement patterns.

  • Tailored Physiotherapy Plans: Treatments and exercises designed to enhance your performance, prevent injuries, and improve your comfort and control while riding.

  • Ongoing Support: We provide continuous guidance and adjustments to your physiotherapy plan to ensure long-term progress and stability.

  • Classes: Classes are currently running near Wigton and Horsley N/castle. We can offer one off group sessions or discuss regular sessions near you.

Pricing:

  • Initial consultation: £60

  • Follow-up visits: £50

  • Class cost £10 per person, numbers may be limited due to space / tuition.

  • Travel costs may apply.

At Fit For Purpose, our integrated approach to horse and rider wellbeing supports both of you in achieving optimal performance and health. Whether you need hoof care for your horse or physiotherapy to support your riding, we are here to help. Together, we’ll help you and your horse move in harmony and reach your full potential.