Dr Victoria Hamilton BSc BVMS(Hons)

Dr Victoria Hamilton is a veterinarian with a life-long special interest in equine biomechanics and myofascial pain. She uses Dry Needling and Lasers in her treatment regimes.

Myofascial pain in horses is very common and is often the hidden reason behind many poor performance and behavioural issues in a horse's career.

Signs will vary depending on the muscle groups affected and include girthiness, uneven strides, impure gaits (eg 4-beat canters and lateral or long/short walks), not tracking up, contact issues (too light, too heavy or inconsistent), inability to collect, one-sidedness or general lateral stiffness, difficulty with canter leads or with landing on a particular lead when jumping, uncomfortable sitting trot and many training resistances and behavioural issues often passed as bad attitude.

DRY NEEDLING

Dry needling is an extremely effective treatment for muscle problems in horses. Dr Victoria Hamilton has trained internationally and uses a method recognised and accredited by the NKMvD (Royal Dutch Society for Veterinary Medicine).

LASER THERAPY

Low Level Laser Therapy is excellent in the treatment of myofascial pain, tendon and wound healing to reduce inflammation and pain and to decrease healing time. Dr Victoria Hamilton has three lasers for various treatment regimes.

REHABILITATION and DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Dr Victoria Hamilton will individually design programs for horses rehabilitating from injury and also for young, unbroken or recently broken horses to prepare them for their ridden careers and is available to regularly monitor their progress as needed.

DR VICTORIA HAMILTON Email - vjh@iinet.net.au Phone - 0407 773 582