The Amazing Single Pressure Point Therapy developed
by sports therapist Jack Meagher that has helped hundreds of athletes (horse
and human) in virtually every type of sport and discipline. Mr. Meagher
is acknowledged to be the U.S.A. Father of Sports Massage. For his influence
on the profession, he is an honorary member of the AMTA and is listed among
the top fifty bodyworkers of the past century. With horses he has traveled
with several U.S.A. teams including “76” Olympics and was the first recipient
of the Dr. Martin Simensen Lifetime achievement award.
The Stress Points shown above are found on every horse and human in definate areas. They set the resting length of muscle and give information to the neuro-muscular system as to how many fibers are required to perform a movement. This is the basis of synchronization. When these points are right, movement is right. When they are impaired, synchronization is impaired resulting in problems ranging from loss of performance to outright injury.
Now Preliminary Scientific Testing of the Meagher Method of Equine Sports Massage has shown its positive effects on motion and physiology. Horses were placed on a treadmill both before and after massage. Following massage horses consistantly showed increased range of motion. Specialized cameras showed dramatic widening of muscle belly and increased circulation and a widening out of the stress points so vital to their function.
THE HORSE IS A UNIT. IT FUNCTIONS AS A UNIT AND SHOULD BE TREATED AS A UNIT. A MALFUNCTION AND LOSS OF FREEDOM IN ONE AREA WILL RESULT IN UNDUE STRAIN ON ANOTHER.
YOU WANT YOUR HORSE TO BE AS GOOD AS POSSIBLE,
AS SAFE AS POSSIBLE AND TO LAST AS LONG AS POSSIBLE.
PREVENTION IS ALWAYS THE BEST MEDICINE!
Jack Meagher’s first books, SPORTS MASSAGE, Doubleday 1980, and BEATING MUSCLE INJURIES FOR RUNNERS introduced the logics and concepts of Sportsmassage. BEATING MUSCLE INJURIES FOR HORSES introduced the formula to the equine world in 1985. This book has remained a bible for equine practitioners and owners for 17 years.
As long a horse remains a horse and motion remains motion this book will always remain pertinent!
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