In February 2026, we will be offering a Physiotherapy Masterclass on the Equine Back and Pelvis, aimed at both qualified Physiotherapists* and Equine Clinicians looking to refresh their knowledge of the assessment and treatment options available in this common area of practice. The weeks will focus on revising back and pelvis pathology before reviewing current approaches to diagnosis, assessment and initial management from both professional perspectives. Common clinical cases and the principles behind their rehabilitation will be addressed in week 5, and the over-arching theme throughout the module will be one of professional collaboration and the ‘team approach’ to maximise clinical outcomes.

 

This fully online CPD mini-module is tailored for professionals wishing to enhance, develop and consolidate their clinical knowledge and understanding in this area. 25 hours of CPD will be delivered across 4 weeks in a fun and interactive way, with online lectures, discussion boards, weekly MCQ tests and 2 live case-based Zoom meetings available to support your learning. Participants will gain access to the University of Liverpool online Library for the remainder of the current academic year (until mid-July 2026) allowing easy access to evidence-based research in their chosen clinical fields.

 *ACPAT qualified Physiotherapists only

Speakers: 

Em Prof. Catherine McGowan BVSc, MANZCVSC, DEIM, Dip ECEIM, CertVBM, PhD, FHEA, FRCVS

Cajsa Isgren BVetMed, MSc, CertAVP(ESO, ESST, ED), DipECVS, DipECVSMR, PhD, MRCVS 

Lesley Goff PhD MSc (AnimPhysio) MAPpSc (ExSpSc) GDip (Manip) BAppSc (Physio)

Katie Meredith MCSP HCPC ACPAT RAMP Chartered Physiotherapist

 

Week 1: 23rd February - Review of Equine Back and Pelvis Pathology and Pathophysiological Principle with Cathy McGowan

  • Neuromuscular control in the horse - Where neuromuscular function and orthopaedics meet.

Week 2: 2nd March – Current Veterinary Diagnosis and Initial Treatment with Cajsa Isgren

  • Veterinary diagnostic approaches to equine back and pelvis disorders
  • Initial veterinary treatment options 
  • Zoom Meeting – A 1 hour, case-based discussion looking at the veterinary approach to equine back and pelvis rehabilitation

Week 3: 9th March – Break Week

Week 4: 16th March – The Teamwork Approach to Rehabilitation with Cathy McGowan and Katie Meredith

  • How a combined vet-physio approach can improve patient outcomes – Cathy McGowan
  • Physiotherapy assessment of the conservatively managed and post-surgical case – Katie Meredith

Week 5: 23rd March – Rehabilitation Principles In Practice with Lesley Goff and Cathy McGowan

  •  Rehabilitation of equine back pain: a physiotherapeutic approach focusing on neuromuscular control – Lesley Goff
  • Zoom Meeting – A 1 hour, case-based discussion looking at the physiotherapy approach to equine back and pelvis rehabilitation – Cathy McGowan & Lesley Goff

 

Start Date: 23rd February 2026

Cost: £435