Lisa Finch Horse & Human Therapy

06/08/2025

New venture for the future , in partnership with T & F Bucking bulls

02/08/2025

Shoulder trouble can be relieved and improved

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Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)

Definition: Frozen shoulder is a condition characterized by stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion in the shoulder joint. It gradually worsens over time and then slowly improves, typically in three stages.

Causes:

Inflammation of the shoulder capsule

Immobilization after surgery or injury

Diabetes (higher risk)

Thyroid disorders

Stroke

Age (most common between 40–60 years)

More common in women

Stages of Frozen Shoulder:

1. Freezing Stage (Painful Stage)

Gradual onset of pain

Range of motion starts to decrease

Lasts: 6 weeks to 9 months

2. Frozen Stage (Stiff Stage)

Pain may reduce, but stiffness increases

Difficulty with daily activities (e.g., combing hair, reaching behind)

Lasts: 4 to 6 months

3. Thawing Stage (Recovery Stage)

Range of motion begins to improve

Pain decreases

Lasts: 6 months to 2 years

Symptoms:

Dull or aching pain

Stiffness and tightness

Difficulty moving the arm

Sleep disturbances due to shoulder pain

Diagnosis:

Clinical examination (range of motion testing)

Medical history

Imaging (X-ray, MRI) to rule out other causes like rotator cuff tear or arthritis

Treatment:

🔹 Conservative Management:

Pain Relief:

NSAIDs (like ibuprofen)

Hot/cold therapy

Physiotherapy:

Stretching exercises

Joint mobilizations

Range of motion exercises

Home Exercises:

Pendulum swings

Towel stretches

Wall climbs

🔹 Medical Management:

Corticosteroid injections

Hydrodilatation (saline injection to stretch the joint capsule)

🔹 Surgical:..

Manipulation under anesthesia (MUA)

Arthroscopic capsular release (in severe, non-responsive cases)

Prognosis:

Full recovery is possible but can take 1–3 years

Early intervention speeds up recovery — feeling sad.

09/07/2025

03/07/2025

Laser therapy works… faster wound healing ❤️‍🩹

15/06/2025

Interesting 🧐

💡 Did you know that in our legs we have a “second heart”?
No, it's not a legend: it's the nickname given to calf muscles, and the reason is really fascinating!

💪🩸 When we walk, climb the stairs or simply stand up, these muscles contract and act like a real natural pump, pushing blood upwards against the force of gravity, in the direction of the heart.

🔁 This mechanism is essential for:
✔️ Promote venous circulation
✔️ Prevent blood clots in the legs
✔️ Reduce swelling, feeling of heaviness and varicose veins
✔️ Reduce the risk of deep venous thrombosis

🛡️ All of this thanks to the synergistic work of muscles and venous valves, which prevent the blood from going back.

👉 Here’s why sitting or standing for too long can be harmful, while regular movement — even with a simple walk — helps the circulatory system function better.

🚶‍♀️💓 In practice: every step you take is a gift to your heart.
Walking, moving, stretching... These are simple gestures, but fundamental to health.

❤️ Don’t forget: taking care of your legs means taking care of your heart.

29/05/2025

Hands have it…

SO MANY OPTIONS!!

In the “equine bodywork” world there seems to be so many options that understanding what they are or where to start can be pretty overwhelming!

An upcoming covers this topic so I figured I’d share a short post with some things to keep in mind.

MANUAL (hand) modalities, in my opinion should be where you start.
We must FEEL what is happening in order to create a plan with other modalities to address it. Since ancient times-hand therapy has been successfully bringing balance to the body.

SUPPORTIVE modalities should always be an extension of our hands-never a replacement. Some of these modalities have benefits as a stand alone modality-greater benefit when paired with manual.

MACHINE modalities have various benefits and can be far more invasive than manual modalities so education is very important.
Many machines can do things that hands can’t-but they cannot replace hands.

As holistic understanding grows-so does the reach we have as practitioners to provide balance and benefit to so many horses.

SBW includes in a depth introduction to common non invasive manual supportive modalities in the Advanced Massage class to help students decide which modalities are tools they’d like to have in their box!

and prioritize understanding the depth of the modalities you offer OR as an owner that you’re asking for.

Keep an eye (or ear) out for the podcast episode and feel free to reach out with any questions!

21/05/2025

Audrey Declue is the bomb..💣. With horses

12/04/2025

Effects of the Psoas muscle on the body….

The Psoas muscle and its impact upon health is vitally important and is something I work with in my practice