Sports Therapy For Equestrians

Treatments Tailored to Specific Equestrian Needs

As a horse rider, are you tired of having to explain your sport and how exactly you hurt yourself?

Fit to Compete offers sports therapy tailored for Equestrians, and treatments are given by an Equestrian!

With a deep-rooted knowledge base in Hunter/Jumper and Dressage, Adrienne Schmitke, RMT is able to deliver treatments tailored to you and how you ride.

Believe it or not, the discipline you ride, the horse[s] you ride, and the saddle you ride in all contribute to your muscular composition.

For instance, a horse that likes to be a bit heavy on the forehand will force the rider to use their mid-back muscles (namely the latissimus dorsi, middle fibre trapezius, erector spinae) in order to stabilize.

A hunter rider may have more tension and hypertonicity in their hip flexors [namely rectus femoris, illiacus, and psoas].

And a dressage rider may have shortened rhomboids.

These are just a few examples of how your chosen discipline will affect your postural and muscular imbalances.

Come see for yourself the difference that it makes having a health professional who is also an equestrian provide therapy treatments for equestrians like yourself!

Modalities and Training

Soft Tissue Release

A specific technique used in sports therapy and massage therapy treatments to lengthen a muscle and decrease tension. Tailored for horse riders.

Dynamic Taping

Dynamic Tape acts mechanically like a spring to strongly decelerate or assist motion to improve movement patterns. Its elastic properties differentiate it from everything that exists on the market, which facilitates in reducing loads on the joints, without limiting the amplitudes of motion, and in improving the performance of our athletes.

Physical Vascular Therapy

This painless therapy designed to improve circulation thereby supporting the body’s natural self-regulating processes. Blood is the body’s universal means of transportation. Oxygen, nutrients, chemical messengers (e.g., hormones) and immune cells are all transported through our blood. When our body’s cells, tissues and organs are adequately nourished and metabolic waste products are removed, our bodies maintain a healthy balance and function properly. The optimal regulation of circulation is a prerequisite for ensuring good levels of health and fitness.

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy involves placing cups on the body and creating suction. Benefits include pain relief and sports recovery.

Registered Massage Therapy

Registered Massage Therapists are regulated healthcare professionals in Ontario.

Treatments by RMTs are covered under most insurance plans.

Hospital Specialization

Adrienne received a hospital specialization for her work at Sunnybrook Hospital, Toronto Rehab, Mount Sinai, and the Bickle Centre.

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