The root cause of neck pain and dysfunction in horses can be difficult to accurately diagnose, as neck issues can vary greatly in their...

The baited neck stretch is a brilliant exercise for both engaging and strengthening the core muscles, as well as increasing your...

The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) is crucial for the transfer of power from the hind legs to the rest of the body, making it essential for...

Targeted Exercise for SIJ stabilisation using poles. Did you know that core muscle activation during pole work is surprisingly similar...

Doing Rehab better. Since launching in 2023, Core Equine Biomechanics has been dedicated to supporting horse owners across Melbourne in...

We’ve had the privilege of caring for Mack and his dedicated owner for almost a year. Join us on a patient journey to follow his management!

Walk / trot poles and transitions on a circle Pole exercise is an excellent tool to build strength and flexibility, especially through...

The equine stifle is a complex joint, it is the largest joint in the horse and plays a crucial role in locomotion and performance. Given...

Biomechanics is the study of movement and how the tissues (muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments) of the body work together. The goal...

The stifle joint is the largest joint in the horses and is anatomically equivalent to a human knee. It is located at in the hind limb. It comprises of the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella (knee cap). Just like the human knee, it also has several menisci and ligaments that make up it’s structure. The stifle comprises of two joints: the femerotibial joint, and the femeropatellar joint. These joints give the stifle it’s flexion and extension motion. The stifle joint plays a ver

This exercise helps to improve the strength and stability of quadriceps muscles through an eccentric contraction and isometric hold. How...

One of the most common questions I get asked is: how do I decide what joint supplement to use? Epitalis, Pentosan Polysulphate,...