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11/05/2026

Exciting news! 🎉

I’m officially an Antinol Allied Therapist Professional Partner 🐾💚

As a canine physiotherapist, I’m always looking for evidence-based ways to help dogs move better, feel better, and stay active for longer! And thats exactly why I use Antinol with my own dogs and recommend it to my clients!

Antinol is a natural marine lipid supplement that supports:
✨ Joint health
✨ Mobility and flexibility
✨ Reduction in inflammation
✨ Recovery after injury or surgery
✨ Comfort in ageing or arthritic dogs
✨ Performance and recovery in sporting dogs

From a physiotherapy perspective, reducing inflammation and improving comfort can help dogs move more freely, engage better in their rehab exercises, and maintain muscle strength and mobility. I often recommend it alongside physiotherapy and conditioning programs to support overall joint and musculoskeletal health.

If you’d like to try .au for your dog, you can now use my discount code for 5% off: T9095876 🐶

Thanks for shopping with my code! I earn a small commission which helps me continue to provide better content and care for all my doggy clients 💕🐾

10/05/2026

The paw replacement test helps assess proprioception — your dog’s awareness of where their limbs are in space.

A normal response is for the paw to immediately return to the correct position. A delayed or absent response may indicate neurological dysfunction affecting the spinal cord, nerves, or brain.

Subtle signs like toe dragging, stumbling, scuffing nails, or delayed paw placement shouldn’t be ignored.

If this is your dog and you haven’t seen a professional then please do.

07/05/2026

Lateral step ups, step downs, and step overs are great exercises for improving strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness 🐕💪

These exercises challenge controlled loading through each leg while targeting important stabilising muscles used in everyday movement, sport, and rehabilitation.

The goal isn’t speed — it’s slow, controlled, quality movement 👌

These can be a great addition to conditioning programs, injury prevention, or rehab plans when tailored appropriately to your dog.

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🐾Only complete with dogs who do not have active pain or you have the go ahead from your physio or rehabber.

05/05/2026

TPLO surgery is just step one.
Rehab is where the outcome is made. 🐾💪🏻

What I see most often?
➡️ Too much too soon
➡️ Or not enough targeted rehab

Both can delay recovery.

The goal isn’t just healing, it’s restoring strength, movement, and confidence in that limb, so your dog can get back to full exercise.

If your dog has had a TPLO what rehab are you doing? Drop a message below if you need a structured plan 👇🏻

01/05/2026

7 MINUTE CANINE STRENGTH & MOBILITY ROUTINE 🐾

Short on time but still want to support your dog’s strength, stability, and injury prevention? This simple 7-minute routine ticks all the boxes 👇

✨ 7 exercises
⏱ 1 minute each
📅 3x per week
💪 Just 21 minutes total per week

Exercises included:
• Spinal side bending
• Spinal flexion
• Alternating leg lift
• Weight shifting on a balance disc
• Alternating leg lift on a balance disc
• Backwards walking
• Walking over medium-height cavaletti poles

This routine targets core strength, coordination, joint control, and overall body awareness—perfect for active dogs, rehab support, or general conditioning.

Consistency > intensity. Keep movements slow, controlled, and pain-free ✔️

Save this for later & give it a go with your dog this week!

27/04/2026

🐾 Did you know dogs can have physiotherapy too?

It’s not just for after surgery.

Canine physio can help with:
• Arthritis and stiffness
• Limping or soreness
• Sporting and active dogs
• Post-op recovery (like TPLO)
• Senior dogs slowing down
• Injury prevention and strength building

Sometimes small changes, like slowing down, struggling to jump, or stiffness after rest are the first signs something isn’t right.

Helping dogs move better means helping them live better.

Have you ever wondered if your dog might benefit from physio? Let me know 👇🏻

26/04/2026

🐾 Common Injuries in Active Dogs – What to Watch For 🐾

Active dogs (flyball, agility, working breeds, weekend adventurers) are incredible athletes—but their bodies are also under constant load, making them prone to certain injuries.

Here are some of the most common issues I see in practice:

⚡ Cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries
One of the most common hindlimb injuries in dogs. Often starts as subtle stiffness, reduced performance, or intermittent lameness before progressing.

⚡ Muscle strains
Especially iliopsoas, hamstrings, and quadriceps. Often linked to sprinting, jumping, or sharp turns. Signs include shortened stride, reluctance to extend the hip, or post-exercise soreness.

⚡ Tendon injuries
Biceps tendon, supraspinatus, and Achilles-type (calcaneal) tendon strains are common in sport dogs. These can present as mild, on-and-off lameness that worsens with work.

⚡ Back injuries
Thoracolumbar or lumbosacral pain can show as reduced jump power, stiffness, difficulty engaging the hindlimbs, or behavioural changes in work.

⚡ Neck injuries
Often overlooked, but can affect coordination, head carriage, and forelimb loading. Dogs may appear “off” without a clear limp.

The key thing to remember: early signs are often subtle:
❗ Slower acceleration
❗ Refusal or hesitation to jump
❗ Asymmetry in sit or stance
❗ Reduced enthusiasm in training
❗ “Not quite right” after exercise

Performance dogs are athletes—small changes often mean early overload, not just u“normal ageing” or “just a bit stiff”.

Physiotherapy can help identify these issues early, support recovery, and keep your dog performing safely and comfortably for longer 💙

20/04/2026

TPLO recovery isn’t just about rest. It requires consistent rehabilitation and strength building 💪🏻

Without the right rehab plan, dogs can develop weakness, compensation patterns, and long-term issues in other limbs.

Physiotherapy helps with:
• Strength rebuilding
• Muscle loss prevention
• Better mobility
• Safer return to activity
• Improved long-term joint health

Recovery done right makes all the difference.

👇 What do you want to know about TPLO recovery?

19/04/2026

Flyball dogs are incredible athletes—but speed without strength can lead to injury.

Proper conditioning helps with:
• Injury prevention
• Better box turns
• Faster recovery
• Improved power and endurance
• Low-impact strength building through swimming
• Longer sporting careers

Don’t just train for speed—train for longevity. .lottie showing us how it’s done!

👇 Comment “FLYBALL” if you’d like more conditioning tips for your sport dog!

14/04/2026

Dogs rarely show pain clearly.
Small changes in movement can be the first sign something isn’t right.

Physiotherapy can help with:
• Injury prevention
• Rehabilitation
• Strength & conditioning
• Mobility and pain management

Does your dog display any of these behaviours?

07/04/2026

Hills I’ll die on as a canine physiotherapist 🐕‍🦺👇

1. Rest alone rarely fixes orthopaedic injuries .

2. If your dog had TPLO surgery, rehab shouldn’t stop once they’re “walking normally”

3. Many dogs with arthritis are weaker than they are “old”.

4. Hydrotherapy isn’t a magic fix if you’re not doing strengthening work too.

5. If your dog stops sitting square or shifts weight something is probably wrong.

6. A dog being excited to exercise doesn’t mean they should.

7. Muscle loss happens way faster than people realise after injury or surgery.

8. Limping isn’t the only sign of pain in dogs.

9. Rehab exercises only work if you actually do them consistently.

10.Just because a dog is active doesn’t mean they’re strong.

Dog owners… which one surprised you the most? 👀

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