Testt Therapy Programme USA 2024

Testt®: The Neuromusculoskeletal approach to evaluating and improving functional human movement in equestrian sport

Wellington Florida

3rd and 4th February 2024

This is a unique educational and networking opportunity in the United States to learn from world leading educator on rider asymmetry Andy Thomas MCSP, HCPC, a must for therapists chiropractors osteopaths athletic trainers who want to develop their interest in assessing, treating and rehabiitation of the asymmetrical rider and further their knowledge of functional anatomy physiology rehab techniques using evidence based and clinically reasoned approaches incorporated into the Testt® process.

The Testt® process is a unique system designed to quickly and effectively identify rider asymmetries, for therapists it has practical solution based outcomes. It has been developed over the past 20 years and has been used on over 14,000 riders from novice to Olympic and World Champions in all disciplines.

The education consists of two days theoretical and practical application.

Day 1 : Theory and Practice: venue Fairfield Inn and Suites (Marriott ) Wellington Florida

Anatomy of the equestrian athlete: Creating an understanding of the key muscles groups, joints ligaments and fascia

Functional Anatomy: Structure and function, group action of muscles, physiology of muscle action. How we create movement on a horse.

Movement patters of the equestrian athlete: How do we move? the neuromusculoskeletal approach

Identifying patterns of asymmetry: How and when does it develop

Physiology of movement: How does the Central Nervous System link with human movement? How do we learn to move?

Proprioception: Theory and practical application.

Pain and Human Movement: Physiology of pain, how do we manage it?

Common rider pathologies and injuries: Management and prevention in all disciplines

The Testt® process: The theory and practice of using the assessment to identify asymmetry. The Testt® Types.

The Testt® process and horse asymmetry: Guest Speaker Louisa Cuomo Latest research using saddle pressure mapping and high speed cameras

Day 2 Practical Application of the Testt® Process: Kindly hosted by Betsy Juliano Havensafe Farms Wellington

Identifying Asymmetries during riding: A practical demonstration of basic movements. Observation skills what do we look at?

Identifying Asymmetries off horse: A practical musculoskeletal approach to assessment and testing of asymmetries.

Correcting Asymmetries : An off horse approach utilising evidence based manual therapy and exercise therapy techniques.

Correcting Asymmetries: On horse an overview

Utilising resistance bands on horse: Theory and practical demonstration.

Utilising facilitatory taping techniques: Enhancing functional movement, theory and practical demonstration

The Coaches Role: Guest Speaker Debbie McDonald: How asymmetry influences coaching.

The Asymmetry Triad: The relationship of the human, saddle and the horse: an evidence based approach: Louisa Cuomo

Rehabilitation of rider asymmetry: Short and long term approaches. Which exercises matter? What is rider fitness

Minimum of 16 hours CPD face to face training
Latest research
Multidisciplinary approach
Pre “reading” articles and educational videos for enhancement of learning
All food and refreshments for the two days
Guest speakers

Course Objectives:

Understand and Identify Key Rider Asymmetries
Identify the Key Muscles and Joints Affected
Understand the Functional Biomechanics of a rider during basic movements on a horse
Understand the use of key exercises to address major imbalance issues
Identify potential Red Flags in riders
Understand the interactions and effects of Horse, Rider and Saddle on performance
Understand the Testt® Process and the key rider asymmetry patterns
Understand the affects of using the Testt® Band protocols on rider asymmetry
Understand the theory and application of Testt® taping to improve a riders symmetry