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Physiotherapy for the Equestrian Population

Physiotherapy for the Equestrian Population

Physiotherapy for the Equestrian Population

Feb 28, 2023 - 19:30 (EST)
1 hour 30 minutes

Overview

Horseback riding requires considerable pelvic mobility and strength. The pelvis is where the rider and the horse meet.

Riders can present with muscular imbalances that affect the advancement of their riding.

Enjoy this unique and thought-provoking live webinar led by Jessica Bergevin where she will share her experience working with the equestrian population. Course content blends the evidence base with clinical experience, and provides specific case examples. 

 

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe movement patterns and functional limitations during horseback riding.
  2. Identify orthopaedic and pelvic health dysfunctions in the equestrian population.
  3. Select treatment strategies and prescribe individualized exercises for the equestrian population.

 

Audience

This 90-minute live webinar is intended for both orthopaedic and pelvic health physiotherapists with an interest in assessing and treating the equestrian population. 

Previous experience with riding is not required!

 

Pricing (in CAD)

  • Regular Registration: $60.00
  • Embodia Member Pricing: $50.00 (if you are an Embodia Member, this pricing tier will automatically be presented to you)
  • Early Bird Registration (ends Feb 1, 2023): $54.00
  • Student/New Grad Registration: $50.00 (to register at this tier, you first need to add your graduation evidence on Embodia. Learn how here).
  • Members of the Women's Health Division of the CPA! Check your emails for a coupon code for 25% off regular registration to this webinar

If you have any questions or need any assistance, send us an email at support@embodiaapp.com 

 

Registration and Certificate of Completion

This webinar will be recorded and made available for free to all webinar registrants.

Certificates of completion are generated within courses only on Embodia (not directly from a webinar). In order to receive your certificate of completion, you will need to access the on-demand course following the live webinar (we will send you instructions and direct link to the course after the webinar)

The instructors
Jessica Bergevin
PT
Jessica Bergevin is a physiotherapist who practices within the women’s health and orthopaedic landscape rurally in Nova Scotia. Her academic background is comprised of a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University and a Masters of Physiotherapy from Queens University. Jessica is currently completing a Doctor of Science in Rehabilitation and Health Leadership with the goal of improving prenatal care in Nova Scotia. She loves Pilates, skating, court and beach volleyball, botany, and wiener dogs.
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