48 episodes
Pivot Point of View Pivot Point
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4.0 • 4 Ratings
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Becky Pearson, MPT, LAPT, CERP, has been treating human patients with physical therapy since 1996. She obtained her master’s degree in physical therapy from the University of Findaly, Findlay, Ohio, in 2005 and opened her own private practice in Broken Bow, Nebraska, in 2011.
Over the years and seeing the benefits from physical therapy on people, she knew the same techniques could help the equine athletes.
She spent years of studying, observing, competing, and living within the horse world and completed the Equine Physical Rehabilitation Certification Program at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine. Upon completion of the program, she became the second licensed Certified Equine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CERP) in Nebraska.
Finally, all of the pieces of the puzzle were put together to create “Pivot Point Equine Rehab Therapy—Physical Therapy for Your Horse!”
Becky understands that to compete at a high level, you and your horse must feel your best. She herself has competed at a high level in the WPRA at prestigious rodeos such as Cheyenne Frontier Days and Pendleton, Oregon. As an equine physical therapist, she keeps her own horses and her family’s horses healthy using cutting-edge physical therapy techniques. She is married to PRCA steer roper Chris Pearson and they have two daughters who also compete, Emma and Gracie Pearson.
Consequently, Becky has become driven to learn how to increase the mobility, strength, and overall health of the competitive athletic horse. After her work is done, you see an overall calming effect upon the horse. The work has a lasting effect upon the whole being. It helps with increased flexibility and elasticity and softens muscles, which allows the horse to move freer and faster. Overall, the horse is just healthier and can then give you more. Because the horse is feeling better, he is more responsive to the rider and generally just happier with himself. The end result is better performance for you.
Becky’s passion to help the horse through physical therapy has had her traveling the entire United States learning and working on horses…one horse at a time…one rider at a time, improving their overall quality of life, enabling them to shine when it is their time.
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Hays Solid to the Core Clinic Recap
Becky & Destri talk about the "Solid to the Core" clinic that was held in Hays, Kansas to give listeners an idea of what to expect from a clinic experience.
From horse and rider wellness exercises, to managing pain for the horse and rider - Becky has participants covered. The clinics blend all of her passions and years of experience in physical therapy and horsemanship into a great learning experience.
To participate or host a clinic, contact Becky through any of the social media platforms or through her website at www.pivotpointequine.com -
Dr. Kim Rasmussen, DVM
Dr. Kimberly Rasmussen, DVM joins Destri and Becky for an in depth conversation about how osteopathic, holistic and modern veterinary medicine can provide a unique approach to help horses and dogs. They discuss using an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to treating horses and riders for movement dysfunction and performance issues.
Check Dr. Kim out in the Oklahoma City area at Redbud Equine Veterinary Clinic or visit her website at www.redbudequine.com -
Mental Toughness & Recovery
We push ourselves hard to reach our goals. Day in and day out. Its all part of the grind to get to the top, Right? Yes, we need to strive to get better every day, but some of those days need to be days to help you recovery mentally, as well as physically.
Are you looking for that mental edge for competition? Or are you depressed? Lost your spark or passion? Maybe you are mentally fatigued or maybe you just need a little help coming up with your own personal mental routine before competition.
In this episode, Becky and Destri discuss mental recovery as part of every competitor's health and wellness routine. Techniques that they discuss, include using a gratitude journal, personal highlight reel, as well as some of their favorite books and podcasts to keep you at the top of your game. We hope you love this episode because we sure enjoyed bringing it to you. -
Horse & Rider Recovery
We all have a goal of being the best at what we are capable of and we want to be at our very best when we go to compete. In order to be successful, we need to not only push through, but there is a very real need for times of recovery.
4 areas of recovery include: moving well; sleeping well; good nutrition; and thinking well. In this episode Destri and Becky Talk about recovery for the two and four legged athletes. -
Pre-Season Conditioning for You & Your Horse
Have you ever wondered if there is a recommended program to get your horse back into condition?
Its that time of the year!
Becky and Destri talk about their preseason routines, as well as their warm up routines at home and at an event.
Has your horse or yourself become a little out of shape this winter?
Did your horse get injured and you are having to bring him back slowly?
Or did you have an unexpected turn of events that kept you from staying active?
Whether you or your horse is needing a plant to get back to work, we have a program for you!
Check out online programs below, or reach out to Becky or Destri to come up with a program that will get you back in the saddle with success.
Check out our online programs at https://pivotpointequine.teachable.com
Here is a guided 8 week program to do just that. Becky has laid out the framework for you to get your horse back in shape and feel confident in doing so.
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Rider Evaluations: Virtual or In-Person
Becky and Destri are now offering virtual and in person rider evaluations, to identify problem areas, weaknesses and get riders performing at their peak so that they can ride these high powered horses that are needed to win.
Listen to how they were able to identify issues with low back tightness, hip weakness and immobility which can hold up progress with your horse, through functional movements screenings and tests. They identify the areas that are needing work and coach you to develop a plan to overcome the deficit and enhance your performance.
Contact Becky or Destri about online rider evaluations and online coaching for you to get to the next level with your riding.
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