25/05/2026
A MESSAGE OF CONCERN
It is becoming more and more concerning how many horses I am seeing with pain, inflammation, soreness and more serious complications following treatment with electrotherapy (mostly PEMF) by unqualified people.
Iβm not posting this to discredit anyone, I am simply posting this because I care about the animals.
Qualified practitioners have spent years gaining their knowledge and qualifications, and often this includes specific time training to use electrotherapy correctly.
There are occasions when electrotherapy should never be applied and can cause further damage or complications to an already existing condition. Likewise using the incorrect frequencies can lead to increased muscle soreness and inflammation.
I urge anyone trying to offer their horse the very best care to do their homework about a person applying electrotherapy. The industry is not regulated enough and therefore machine manufactures will sell a machine to anyone and they can use it however they wish.
Just because your trainer has a machine doesnβt mean they have the knowledge to use it. Iβm qualified as a physio, it does not mean I can do your farriers job!
It is a rising concern amongst qualified professionals throughout the country, so please be careful and keep your horses safe. π΄β€οΈ
