Equine Sports Massage is a hands-on bodywork therapy that focuses on injury reduction and performance optimisation by maximising range of motion and decreasing muscular restriction. Practitioners begin with a full body assessment, which may include hand and ridden work, and a medical intake including health and lifestyle history. During the physical assessment, they’ll look for areas of tightness/change in muscle tone, inflammation, heat or cold, discomfort, and decreased range of motion. They’ll then apply a combination of soft tissue techniques, stretching, joint mobilisation and muscle activations to promote relaxation and recovery. Practitioners may also provide post-care advice such as adaptation of training routines, environmental factors and exercises.