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Movement Doesn’t Have to Be Hard to Be Helpful

By Sue Palmer on January 22, 2026

Exercise doesn’t have to be hard to be helpful. Research reported by BBC News suggests that varied, realistic movement — rather than ever-increasing intensity — offers the greatest long-term health benefits.

Human Physiotherapy with Sue Palmer MCSP

By Sue Palmer on January 18, 2026

People come to physiotherapy for many reasons — pain, stiffness, loss of confidence, or simply because coping for a long time has become tiring. Sue Palmer offers calm, hands-on human physiotherapy in Stafford, with an unhurried, supportive approach that helps people feel more at ease in their bodies.

Keep It Simple: A Quiet Lesson in Supporting the Working Horse

By Sue Palmer on January 7, 2026

Sometimes the most important lessons come from the quiet moments. While treating a horse who had been working hard on his tempi changes and canter pirouettes, I was reminded of the power of keeping things simple. A few minutes of gentle touch, before and after riding, can offer meaningful support to a hardworking body. In a world full of techniques, tools and advice, this reflection explores why simple, consistent care often does more for our horses than complicated interventions done occasionally.

Intentions, Not Resolutions: A Kinder Way to Shape the Year Ahead

By Sue Palmer on January 4, 2026

A gentle reflection on why intentions may serve us better than New Year’s resolutions, and how thinking about our legacy can quietly guide everyday choices.

From Poll to Tail: Understanding Spinal Flow in the Equine Athlete

By Sue Palmer on December 4, 2025

A new study has confirmed something many of us feel through our hands every day: every horse carries some spinal restriction. In this article, Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, explains why spinal flow—from poll to tail—is essential to your horse’s comfort, movement, and performance, and how restoring it can transform the whole body.

Horse and Hound Highlights the Power of the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram

By Sue Palmer on November 30, 2025

The Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram (RHpE) is one of the most significant scientific advances in equine welfare, recognising 24 subtle behaviours linked to discomfort. Trusted by vets and equine professionals, the RHpE enables earlier recognition of pain — often before lameness is visible — giving owners a clearer, kinder way to understand their horses.

Physiotherapy, Partnership, and Prevention: Why This Work Matters

By Sue Palmer on November 28, 2025

I recently received recognition in the SME Business Elite Awards, which offered a moment to reflect on why physiotherapy matters so deeply for both horses and humans. For me, this work has always been about comfort, harmony, prevention, and partnership. In this article, I share why I’m so passionate about supporting both sides of the horse–human relationship.

Harmonious Horsemanship Wins a Winnie Award at the Equus Film & Arts Festival 2025

By Sue Palmer on November 25, 2025

Harmonious Horsemanship, the book I co-authored with Dr Sue Dyson, has been named a Winnie Winner at the Equus Film and Arts Festival 2025. This award recognises our shared mission to help riders understand the subtle signs of pain and build a more compassionate, harmonious partnership with their horses.

Healthy Humans, Happy Horses: A Journey of Harmony and Well-Being

By Sue Palmer on October 18, 2025

Discover how Sue Palmer combines physiotherapy, education, and compassion to support harmony between horse and human — through online learning, equine care, and hands-on treatment.

A Safe Space to Heal: The Heart Behind My Human Physiotherapy Work

By Sue Palmer on October 18, 2025

Physiotherapy isn’t just about easing pain—it’s about helping you feel at ease in your body again. Sue Palmer, The Horse Physio, shares how her evidence-informed, hands-on approach helps clients move freely, breathe deeply, and find balance in everyday life.

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