Call for Research Collaborators
We are in the early stages of developing a research proposal for submission to the Scoliosis Support & Research (SSR) Research Grants Programme.
The proposed study aims to investigate the relationship between scoliosis, rider biomechanics and weight distribution on the horse, with the longer-term goal of improving understanding of horse–rider interaction and informing future assessment and rehabilitation strategies.
We are currently bringing together a multidisciplinary team and would welcome expressions of interest from ACPEA members who may be interested in contributing to the development of the project.
In particular, we would be keen to hear from physiotherapists with experience or expertise in:
Clinical management of scoliosis
Rider biomechanics and equestrian performance
Research design and methodology
Grant writing
Statistics and data analysis
Academic or university research collaborations
To strengthen the proposed research we would welcome collaboration with a university research department to provide support with research governance, ethics and grant development. If you have experience of working within a university setting or would be interested in exploring a collaborative role, we would be delighted to hear from you.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a clinically relevant research project within equine assisted physiotherapy, and we would welcome anyone who feels they could contribute their expertise during the planning and application stages.