PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION - GROUP COURSES
Overview
Small, group structured 3-day program
sponsored by a massage or physical therapy school and taught by Jo-Ann
Wilson. Course includes one day of classroom review and two days in
private barns working with competition horses.
Structure
Day 1: Classroom - 9:00AM to 4:30PM
 Introduction,
anatomy and physiology review
Contraindications
Ethics
Presentation
of the Wilson Meagher™ Method
Application
and practice of techniques
Body
mechanics
Strengthening
exercises for the therapist
Written
test and practical evaluation.
Day 2: Clinical
Field Work in Barns - 9:00AM to
5:00PM
Demonstration
of technique on horse by Jo-Ann
Hands-on
application of technique
Location
and palpation of specific muscle attachments
Body
mechanics
Safety
Contraindications
Strengthening
and Conditioning
Written
test
Day 3: Clinical
Field Work in Barns - 9:00AM to
5:00PM
Gait
analysis and muscular kinetics (observing horse's motion to determine
muscular tightness before and after application of method) Identifying
primary and secondary causes of muscle tightness
Application
of technique
Evaluation
of appropriate strength for required performance
Interviewing
riders and trainers
Test
on practical application and results.
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