JENT Process
Initially, each requires 3 sessions, generally 1 week apart. If the horse has had JENT previously, at any time in its life, then 3 sessions may not be necessary. If the horse has had JENT within a year 1 visit will usually rectify the current fascial distortions.
FIRST SESSION
- Gait analysis (led only)
- Discussion with rider/trainer on individual breed characteristics, health and performance history
- Structural conformation assessment to determine physical capacities, strengths and limitations
- Musculature conformation assessment to determine any muscle asymmetry and preferred posture
- Joint Range of Movement and flexibility stretching tests
- Referred pain indicator/reflex tests
- Palpation of sites of common facial distortions for pain/resentment responses/fibrous tissue build up
- An intervention program based on the JENT clinical reasoning process is then formulated. Choices are discussed and the treatment begins
- Photonic Red Light is firstly used to stimulate the neurological system repair mechanisms and relax the soft tissues.
- Appropriate undirected myofascial release is used to set change in motion where distortions are evident
- Directed manual corrections are then made targeting the primary fascial distortions
- An active recovery exercise and rehabilitation program is discussed (not under saddle between the 1st & 2nd sessions)
- Written report with recommendations given
SECOND SESSION
- Gait check and analysis (led only)
- Symmetry check both skeletal and musculature
- Palpation testing for residual fascial distortions and any chronic underlying issues surfacing as acute
- Joint Range of Movement (ROM) and flexibility progress stretching tests
- Photonic Red Light intervention and manual correction of secondary and compensatory issues
- Hoof balance checked, for issues that may impact on leg structures and the upper body
- Jaw, teeth and hyoid balance checked for impact on bite, responses to the bit and neck stiffness
- Saddle check for balance and fit
- Static stretching
- Recommendations regarding return to ridden work & written report
THIRD SESSION
- Gait check and analysis (ridden or led)
- Assessment of and intervention to, any remaining issues or those arising from the previous weeks work
- Specific and detailed check for saddle pressure areas
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching session
- Discussion and recommendations with Trainer/Owner/Rider regarding:
- Detection of early signs and symptoms of new future issues
- How to optimise and ‘ride the difference
Future maintenance programme if necessary
