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What is Physiotherapy?
 

Physiotherapy is a science based profession using the latest evidence to provide the best care for your animal. Physiotherapists specialise in the assessment and treatment of a range of conditions including soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological conditions. The aim of physiotherapy is to develop, maintain and restore movement and function to relieve pain and improve performance.

We understand the importance of sound clinical reasoning and that there is no “one size fits all” meaning we offer a wide range of treatment techniques including hands on therapy, electrotherapy and exercise programmes to suit the individual needs of each client. Veterinary Physiotherapists also work closely with a wider team including vets, farriers, saddlers and trainers as we understand the importance of effective multidisciplinary care to ensure the best treatment and outcome for our clients.

Why use a Physiotherapist?
 

The challenge with treating animals is that they cannot tell us when they are in pain, and it is often very subtle changes to their performance or behaviour that indicate when something is wrong. Physiotherapists are highly skilled in observing behaviour and compensatory movement patterns, and use this alongside physical techniques and owner history to assess for pain.

 

Benefits:

  • Pain relief

  • Improved performance

  • Improved quality of life

  • Optimise healing and recovery post injury

EQUINE CONDITIONS TREATED
  • Spinal and pelvic pain

  • Soft tissue injuries

  • Joint stiffness

  • Post surgery

  • Reduced performance

  • Saddle slip

  • One sidedness or imbalances

  • Mild lameness (veterinary consent needed)

  • Management of chronic conditions such as arthritis

  • Behaviour changes when ridden, grooming or tacking up

CANINE CONDITIONS TREATED
  • Spinal and pelvic pain

  • Soft tissue injuries

  • Joint stiffness

  • Joint replacements and fractures

  • Elbow/ hip dysplasia

  • Lumbosacral disease

  • Neurological conditions

  • Mild lameness (veterinary consent needed)

  • Management of chronic conditions such as arthritis

  • Behaviour changes e.g reluctance to play, go down stairs or jump on sofa

TREATMENTS
  • Hands on techniques – joint mobilisation, massage, myofascial release, trigger point release, reflex inhibition techniques, specific stretches etc.

  • Electrotherapy – muscle stimulation, TENS

  • Exercise therapy – rehabilitation programmes, discipline specific training

  • Advice and education – handling and husbandry advice, exercise advice, education of conditions and management.

For all matters relating to maintenance and maximising performance of the animal, prior veterinary referral is no longer required. Outside of routine/maintenance care we will contact your veterinarian to gain consent to see your animal. This is a legal requirement as per the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015.

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