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 VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY

Pets are an integral part of the family, and when their quality of life or ability to move around becomes compromised, we know how important it is to get them back on their feet again.

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A pet’s mobility may be affected by a range of issues. Veterinary Physiotherapy is used to treat a range of disease, injury, deformity and also to help improve recovery from surgery through the use of a range of methods such as massage, electrotherapies, heat treatment and exercise.

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Physiotherapy aims to stimulate the body’s natural healing process, reduce pain and restore mobility and function.

 

Physiotherapy can also be utilised for performance enhancement in athletic and working animals.

 

If your pet has had surgery, an injury or disease, physiotherapy can form an integral part of the rehabilitation process.

What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?
 
We offer a high-quality in-house assessment and treatment service that caters for a range of individuals, including working dogs, agility dogs, police dogs, sheep dogs and greyhounds, on a referral basis. These can benefit from regular treatment to maintain fitness, improve performance, reduce asymmetries, reduce the risk of injury and maximise performance potential.


The aim of physiotherapy is not only to improve performance and return dogs to their optimal functionbut to also reduce pain, re-educate gait, accelerate healing, restore mobility and aid in the prevention of injury.

 
What do we commonly treat?
 
  • Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
  • Acute or Chronic Wounds
  • Cruciate Ligament Injuries
  • Patella Luxation
  • Lameness and gait abnormalities
  • Soft tissue injuries (muscle, tendons and ligaments)
  • Spinal conditions (intervertebral disc disease etc.)
  • Neurological conditions
  • Fractures
  • Reduced performance in competition
  • Weight loss programmes
  • Age related degeneration – Osteoarthritis
  • Post-surgery rehabilitation
  • Femoral head removal or hip replacements
  • Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)
What's included in our Consultations as standard?
 
  • Extended initial consultations 
  • Patient welcome pack - PDF File
  • Owner education & home adaptations
  • Video gait analysis (copies provided)
  • Patient progress photos (copies provided)
  • Tailored and individual Rehab plans
  • Soft Tissue techniques
  • Active and Passive stretches
  • PMFT + Class 3B Laser (Electrotherapies) 
  • Owner feedback and guidance
  • Home exercise programme
  • Weight checks
  • BCS rating
  • Diet recommendations 
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What signs might indicate my pet could benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy?
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  • Reluctance to walk/go up and down stairs/jump in and out cars
  • Slowing down
  • Lameness
  • Behavioural changes or uncharacteristic behaviours
  • Swelling/Inflammation of affected area
  • Stiffness 
  • Unwilling to be touched or groomed 
  • Altered gait
  • Difficulty getting up or down
  • Heat or swelling around joint
  • Stiffness, particularly after exercise
  • Weight shifting
  • Reluctance to exercise or go on walks
  • Tripping or toe scuffing

What Physiotherapy Treatments are available within our centre?

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  • Manual Therapies 

  • Soft Tissue Techniques 

  • Home Exercise Prescription 

  • NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation) 

  • PMFT (Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy) 

  • TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)

  • Ultrasound 

  • Class 3b Laser Therapy 

  • K-Taping 

  • Mobility support sizing and fitting (Help Em Up Harnesses)

  • Treadmill 

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