FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE
SIDELINES JANUARY 2012 67
Justin Thompson, Director
of Golf Wanderer’s Club,
Wellington, FL demonstrates
shoulder taping to aid in stability
throughout golf swing
“Kinesio tape reduces
swelling, pain and
infammation, and increases
circulation.”
revealed a bit of myofascitis along with trigger points in the gluteal
muscles, not uncommon in working horses. He began training
with the tape applied and after a re-examination he was greatly
improved and the trainer said he noticed the horse would fatigue
less quickly and train better.
Specifc Kinesio taping applications applied during exercise
improves overall training potential and this use of the tape has
proven to be of great value for performance horses!
Some equine conditions (I am only listing a few here) which
have responded well to Kinesio taping are: swelling/flling and
infammation, sacroiliac, back and hip issues and muscle tension
and pain. I have found that lymphatic and support tapings for
issues resulting from suspensory and other damaged lower leg
structures also work very well.
So, now you know the source
of that mysterious tape seen on
professional and non-professional
athletes. Kinesio Taping Method is
used by human athletes all over the
world and because of its success,
it is becoming increasingly popular.
And now we can use it to help our
equine athletes as well!
For more information you can
contact me by visiting
www.TheHorseInMotion.com.
Until next time,
Dr. Bev Gordon