Certified Equine Physiotherapist

The Danish Equine Academy

Course description

You can become a Certified Equine Physiotherapist.

It is possible to take additional courses or education offered by the The Danish Equine Academy either subsequently or simultaneously, depending on your interest and needs.

The education costs DKK 115.200 and takes approximately 3 years.

Payment is made module by module. An invoice will be sent approximately 14 days before the start of each module.

The Certified Equine Physiotherapist program consists of 12 modules. You can read about the content below.

The education is a combination af theory and practice.

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Module 1 - Introduction to Equine Physiotherapy and Massage:

Fundamentals of equine physiotherapy and massage.
Basics of equine anatomy and physiology.
Understanding the horse’s skeleton and reference points.

Module 2 - Gait Analysis and Massage Techniques:

Gait analysis and exterior analysis.
Various massage techniques.
Theory of muscles and their function.
In-depth insights into equine anatomy and biomechanics.

Module 3 - Sports Massage and Core Stability:

You will get a tool to examine the horse and thereby get informations what could be the problem.
You will be able to analyze where the horse is tender, injured, or experiencing pain.
You will learn how to use a specific massage technique to prevent injuries and assist the horse if an injury has occurred.
You will be able to apply this massage technique to help the horse perform at its best.
issues in specific muscles and subsequently provide relief.
Introduction to the horse and rider’s core stability and training in this area will be covered.

Module 4 - Integration:

in this module we focus on integrating the theory and practice we have learned in the first three modules.
This will enable us to perform a structured treatment based on the findings from our examination.
You will be introduced how to write the anamnese

Module 5 - Front legs and shoulder

Advanced examination and treatment techniques.
In-depth anatomical insights, especially the horse’s shoulder, frontlegs
Emphasis on rehabilitating injured horses.

Module 6 - Hind legs and hip

Deepening the understanding of examination and treatment.
Detailed anatomy of the horse’s hind legs and hip.
Expertise in physiotherapeutic examination and treatment for rehabilitating injured horses.
Preparation for the mid-term exam.

Module 6A - Midterm Exam:

Evaluation of your understanding of the theory and practice we have covered in the first six modules.

Module 7 - Sacrum and pelvis:

Specific focus on the horse’s sacrum and pelvis.
Advanced techniques for rehabilitating injured horses

Module 8 - Head, Neck, Back:

Expertise in the horse’s head, neck, back, and pelvis.
Relevant anatomy and physiotherapeutic examination.
Focus on rehabilitating injured horses.

Module 9 - to continue with Head, Neck, Back:

Extended knowledge of anatomy of the horse’s head, neck, back, and pelvis.
Continued learning of physiotherapeutic examination and treatment.
Introduction of therapeutic aids like laser therapy and advanced massage techniques.

Module 10 - Sternum, Ribs, and Diaphragm:

Understanding the horse’s sternum, ribs, and diaphragm.
Expertise in rehabilitation techniques.
Learning about therapeutic aids like laser therapy and advanced massage therapy.