DynamicSportsTherapy

Come say hi 😀... #hoys2018. Thanks for a great #equinehour all xx

@LauraJaneMoore1 @EquineHour 🤣 You will be fine, but yes my favourite words 😜... #athletes #equinehour. Hope to see you at #hoys2018

@deeDSTherapy @EquineHour Ha ha ha! Thanks again for your fab advice and I’ll remember those words when I one day get put on ‘box rest’ 😂😬🙏#equinehour

We are joined this evening by Dee Holdsworth from @deeDSTherapy who will answer all your Sports Therapy questions & pass in some top tips #equinehour

@EquineHour @HailsHayley Congratulations!!!! #equinehour #hoys2018

.@HailsHayley congratulations - this week’s #equinehour competition winner - meet & greet with Carl Hester @ HOYS “live zone” and a signed t-shirt 👏👏

@LauraJaneMoore1 @EquineHour STORY OF MY LIFE 🤣. It is luckily something that is changing, particularly in elite sport but working it's way down the levels. There are 2 athletes, not 1. I think this has been shown a lot at #WEG2018. #equinehour #hoys2018 Good luck!

@deeDSTherapy @EquineHour Thanks so much, this is v helpful. What staggers me, and I feel it’s so common, is that when it comes to our🐴, we get everything checked, listen for pain signals, follow vet advice, etc.:: when it comes to us riders... we just put up with pain until it floors us! #equinehour

@DebraHargrave @equinebiz @EquineHour @performbetteruk I think lots of people feel the same Debra. i work with lots of mums & yes it's harder but never too late! The best thing to do is start simple & work your way up with what you enjoy. #simplicity #sustainability #equinehour #hoys2018

@DebraHargrave Laziness. So many of the issues riders have, like any athlete, can be alleviated through a continuous flexibility, recovery & strength programme. You don't need a gym or loads of time. There is no quick fix or magic trick though! #equinehour #hoys2018

@DebraHargrave Easy go-to exercises, especially to do in front of the telly in-between ad breaks are planks/prone bridge and dead bugs. These are great for core stability and improving the health of your back 😁 #equinehour #Hoys2018

@DebraHargrave @equinebiz @EquineHour Absolutely! It comes down to doing it regularly and correctly. I use a lot of resistance band work with my riders with the @performbetteruk bands to help pull them into ranges they find difficult to get into. There is so much you can do with them! #equinehour #impossibleisnothing

@LauraJaneMoore1 @EquineHour For sure worth trying another physio/sports therapist. Everyone works differently & some more hands on than others. Soft tissue work is great for maintenance & will complement the PT. You need a definitive diagnosis if pain persists though #EquineHour #Hoys2018

@deeDSTherapy @EquineHour Hi Dee. I’d never had physio before and found it ‘more talk, less action’ if that makes sense? Maybe I could try another physio? I have a PT who is helping with specific exercises in view of history. I’m also using common sense and, if I feel pain, stopping🤣#equinehour

Keep the questions coming... 😀 #EquineHour @hoystweet

@equinebiz @EquineHour ... some riders don't enjoy 'cardio' based work as much & would prefer complete strength/flexibility based activities. But that is dependent on what you are doing work wise etc... #EquineHour

@deeDSTherapy @EquineHour Thanks Dee & how do you suggest split between cardio & strength/flexibility for someone who only rides 1 horse? #equinehour

@equinebiz @EquineHour It comes down to personal preference really. Flexibility should be continuous. In terms of a split dependent on accessibility to facilities etc.. 1 session with aerobic/flexibility, another session strength/flexibility could work well for your time...

@EquineHour @hoystweet Thank you #EquineHour looking forward to it! @hoystweet

Visiting HOYS 2018? Make sure you call into their equine 'live zone' sessions - check out their schedule here - DS Therapy will there: Thursday: 12pm Friday: 12pm Saturday: 11:30am #EquineHour @hoystweet @deeDSTherapy #hoys2018

@LauraJaneMoore1 @EquineHour What didn't work with the physio? Sports massage is a great option to release any muscular tension but its also a good idea to get advice on exercises... #equinehour

@EquineHour @deeDSTherapy 👋 #equinehour and Dee. I aggravated an old exercise (weights) related injury in my lower back. I went to see a physio but it didn’t really work for me.I’m slowly reintroducing exercise as pain is easing (still slight), would you recommend sports massage for ongoing maintenance?

@equinebiz @EquineHour Firstly do what you enjoy as an exercise modality. You won't continue with things you don't, but try and link any gym work to riding. Here are some ideas for you on my website ds-therapy.com/resources

@EquineHour @deeDSTherapy Evening, my Q for Dee. If an amateur rider has a couple of hours a week to work out off the horse, how would she suggest spending it? #EquineHour

@dressagehour @beddownbedding @PolVogel @DerriereEQ congratulations!!!!! You will love them x

@dressagehour @DerriereEQ @Dressage_comp PLEASURE :D

WAHOO! Love it guys ... @DerriereEQ @dressagehour @Dressage_comp xx #dressagehour #talkingpants #DoubleTrouble twitter.com/Dressage_comp/…

@Dressage_comp @dressagehour @DerriereEQ WAHOO! Nice work guys x

GO TEAM @DerriereEQ @dressagehour xx Now who's won...?? ;) twitter.com/dressagehour/s…