Jessica Parker Veterinary Physiotherapy

Jessica Parker Veterinary Physiotherapy Recommended by Vets 🩺 Experienced & Qualified, Treating Dogs & Horses for Joint, Muscle & Neurological conditions since 2018.

Paddy rocking his new orthotic stifle support from scandiorthopedic Paddy suffered a cruciate ligament injury a few year...
12/07/2025

Paddy rocking his new orthotic stifle support from scandiorthopedic

Paddy suffered a cruciate ligament injury a few years ago and unfortunately the surgery failed leaving his stifle very unstable 💔

We’ve been working with Scandi Orthopeadic for several months to measure, scan and fit this orthotic to help stabilise Paddy’s Stifle joint. All this was done via a scanning app on my phone, this technology is amazing.

If you think a orthotic could help your dog then feel free to give us a message

📞 07972480768
📧 jparkervetphysio@gmail.com
Jparkervetphysio.co.uk

Sisters Peggy & Annie 🐶👯‍♀️The girls both attend physiotherapy for their mobility issues. Peggy (To the right) attends p...
11/07/2025

Sisters Peggy & Annie 🐶👯‍♀️

The girls both attend physiotherapy for their mobility issues.

Peggy (To the right) attends physio due to a trapped nerve in her lower back. We’re aiming to build strength and coordination and she’s already feeling much improved!

Annie who is 15 years old! Definitely doesn’t act like her age and is doing really well! But her mum wanted to make sure she was comfortable in her older years and to build as much muscle and strength to help her joints for the long term.

Both girls are doing fantastic and love their sessions with us ❤️

📞 07972480768
📧 jparkervetphysio@gmail.com
Jparkervetphysio.co.uk

Come and see us at the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch: Animal Centre show at Thornes Park today! We’re giving ...
05/07/2025

Come and see us at the RSPCA Leeds, Wakefield & District Branch: Animal Centre show at Thornes Park today!

We’re giving away £10 off your first physio session when you sign up today or £5 for future appointments if you come and say Hi 👋

Me and Penny can’t wait to see you!

🐾 We’re Hiring: Veterinary Physiotherapist – Level 6 Equivalent 🐾📍 Location: Moorhouse, Doncaster (DN6 7HA)We’re on the ...
23/06/2025

🐾 We’re Hiring: Veterinary Physiotherapist – Level 6 Equivalent 🐾

📍 Location: Moorhouse, Doncaster (DN6 7HA)

We’re on the lookout for a passionate and confident Veterinary Physiotherapist to join our friendly and experienced team in Doncaster! 🐶

This is a flexible, part-time opportunity split between:
🔹 Veterinary Physiotherapy clinics at Jessica Parker Veterinary Physiotherapy
🔹 Hydrotherapy sessions at Burntwood Canine Hydrotherapy (hydro qualification not essential)



🏥 About Us

We are a well-established canine rehabilitation centre with 18 years of experience offering:
💧 Canine Hydrotherapy
👐 Veterinary Physiotherapy
🔦 Laser Therapy
🌊 Water Confidence Sessions

Our expert and compassionate team is dedicated to improving the lives of dogs of all breeds and abilities 💙



💼 Job Description

🦴 Up to 10 hours/week – Veterinary Physiotherapy
💦 Up to 15 hours/week – Part-Time Hydrotherapy (no qualification required, but enthusiasm essential!)



👀 We’re Looking For:

✅ A qualified Level 6 (or equivalent) Physiotherapist with at least 6 months’ experience
✅ Able to confidently lead clinics and hold your own insurance
✅ Registered with NAVP, IRVAP, or ACPAT
✅ Experienced or enthusiastic about Hydrotherapy (training provided if unqualified)



🌟 Why Join Us?

🧠 Shadow experienced colleagues on varied cases
🤝 Supportive team with expert guidance always available
📚 Hydrotherapy training and CPD opportunities
🐕 A fun, welcoming environment focused on canine well-being
🚀 Plenty of room for professional development



✅ Key Requirements:

🐾 Confident with dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments
💬 Strong communication and people skills
⏱️ Professional, reliable, and able to use initiative
👥 Able to work independently and within a close-knit team



📅 Role Details:

🕒 Flexible part-time hours
🌙 May include some evening and Saturday shifts
💷 Very reasonable rates and pay – contact us for details!



📩 Ready to Join the Pack?

If you’re passionate about canine care and want to grow your skills in a supportive, thriving environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and covering letter to:
📧 jparkervetphysio@gmail.com

I’m back ☀️4 places ticked off, here’s one of them 🇮🇹I’ve had a fantastic week off but I’ll be back answering all messag...
22/06/2025

I’m back ☀️

4 places ticked off, here’s one of them 🇮🇹

I’ve had a fantastic week off but I’ll be back answering all messages tomorrow.

See you soon 🐾

How cute is Bear 🥲 He needs some help with his luxating patella’s. The patella (Kneecap) normally sits in a groove at th...
18/06/2025

How cute is Bear 🥲

He needs some help with his luxating patella’s. The patella (Kneecap) normally sits in a groove at the end of the thigh bone but if your dogs leg is not aligned or the groove is not deep enough, the knee cap will slip out to the inside or outside of the groove.

It can cause skipping, limping, or the dog briefly holding up their leg before walking normally again.

The aim with this condition is to strengthen the quadriceps muscles, which can help reduce how often the kneecap slips out. We also focus on relieving compensatory tension and reducing joint inflammation to improve overall movement.

📞 07972480768
📧 jparkervetphysio@gmail.com
Jparkervetphysio.co.uk

No caption needed 🤣 - I think we found the right spot 😜Rosie has been attending regular physio sessions for several mont...
30/05/2025

No caption needed 🤣 - I think we found the right spot 😜

Rosie has been attending regular physio sessions for several months now following a cruciate ligament injury. She used to be so nervous in her sessions and now you can clearly see she’s loving every second of them 🤣

Rosie is back to enjoying long walks and runs on the beach 🏖️

❤️

Sorry we’ve been so quiet 🙈 it’s been a little crazy over here!Here’s our most recent success case - Vesper 🐶One of the ...
15/05/2025

Sorry we’ve been so quiet 🙈 it’s been a little crazy over here!

Here’s our most recent success case - Vesper 🐶

One of the most common orthopaedic conditions in the Doberman breed is Cervical Spondylomyelopathy, also known as wobblers. A condition affecting the cervical (neck) portion of the spine, where vertebrae or intervertebral discs compress the spinal cord.

Baby Vesper is only 12 months old where she presented with a wobbly, uncoordinated gait.
Vesper has a total of 4 sessions and made a remarkable recovery!

Well done Vesper 👏

Very very interesting read for all of my equine clients! Take a look 👀
29/04/2025

Very very interesting read for all of my equine clients! Take a look 👀

A 2017 study found that racehorses receiving corticosteroid injections were FOUR TIMES more likely to suffer musculoskeletal injuries. These weren’t minor lamenesses, they led to long layups, early retirements, and in some cases, catastrophic breakdowns. That stopped me in my tracks. When we inject a horse to keep them “sound,” are we treating the injury, or are we simply hiding the pain?

Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatories. They offer quick relief, especially for sore joints, but repeated use has a risky side. Over time, corticosteroids can accelerate cartilage breakdown and damage the very structures we’re trying to protect. That’s not just theory, it’s been proven in multiple studies. One 2022 review published in Equine Veterinary Education warned that long-term use of corticosteroids, even in low doses, can lead to irreversible joint degeneration.

And it’s not just steroids. Treatments like IRAP (interleukin-1 receptor antagonist protein) and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) are widely used, but the science behind them is still emerging. A recent meta-analysis found highly inconsistent outcomes with some horses showing improvement, and others none at all. These therapies show promise, but they are not miracle fixes. Their long-term benefits and risks remain unclear, especially when used repeatedly without a comprehensive rehab plan.

Even alternatives like Adequan and Polyglycan come with caveats. Adequan (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) can help reduce inflammation and protect cartilage in the short term, but does not show lasting curative effects without rest or additional therapy. Polyglycan, often marketed as a joint lubricant, has been linked to increased bone proliferation and osteophyte formation. That means while it might make your horse feel better in the short term, it could be quietly encouraging abnormal bone growth that worsens arthritis and limits joint mobility over time.

It seems that most injections don’t fix the problem, they just silence the alarm bell. And when we quiet that bell without solving what caused it, we set the horse up for further breakdown. They keep working through masked pain, compensating, and eventually injuring something else. What seems like a solution quickly becomes a cycle of damage.

So, what does responsible use look like? It starts with intent. Injections should never be used as routine “maintenance” or as a preventative measure in otherwise healthy joints. There is no such thing as a preventative joint injection. Every time you inject a joint, you’re altering its natural chemistry and potentially weakening its future integrity. Instead, injections should be used after thorough diagnostics: imaging, flexions, lameness exams, and only as part of a comprehensive plan. That means rest. That means thoughtful rehab. That means time to retrain healthier movement patterns so the horse can come back stronger and more balanced, not just numbed. Injections can open a door to recovery, but they are not the recovery itself.

Responsible use also means reevaluating the workload. If a horse needs regular injections to keep doing the job, then maybe it’s the job that needs adjusting. I’m not saying injections are evil. They’ve done wonderful things for horses I’ve known and I’m not saying we should all stop injections forever. But if Beauty’s hocks need to be injected three times a year just to keep her jumping the 1.20s, maybe the 1.20s are no longer where she belongs. Maybe it's time to listen to what her body is telling us.

I’m not a vet. I don’t have a medical degree. I’m just someone who enjoys research and writing, and I would still argue that we need more research to ultimately determine what is "safe" for our horses. However, I do think it's important to be aware of what the science currently says, and having hard conversations about if the potential risk is worth the reward.

Your vet is your best friend in this process. Don’t change your horse’s care plan because someone on Facebook shared a study about joint injections being questionable…or because someone else said they’re harmless. Talk to your vet. Ask hard questions. Understand exactly what these drugs do, how long they last, and what they mean for your horse’s future soundness. Your vet knows your horse better than I ever could, and they want to help you make the best choices, not just the most convenient ones.

Studies used:

Johnson, B. J., et al. (2017). "Association between corticosteroid administration and musculoskeletal injury in Thoroughbred racehorses." Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 250(3), 296–302.

Textor, J. A., & Tablin, F. (2012). "Platelet-rich plasma in equine musculoskeletal therapy." Canadian Veterinary Journal, 53(8), 841–849.

Frisbie, D. D., & McIlwraith, C. W. (2014). "Evaluation of autologous conditioned serum and platelet-rich plasma for treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in horses." Equine Veterinary Education, 26(12), 572–578.

McIlwraith, C. W., et al. (2012). "Effects of intra-articular administration of sodium hyaluronate and polysulfated glycosaminoglycan on osteoarthritis in horses." EquiManagement Clinical Research Reports.

Burba, D. J., et al. (2011). "Evaluation of pentosan polysulfate sodium in equine osteoarthritis." Equine Veterinary Journal, 43(5), 549–555.

Garbin, L. C., Lopez, C., & Carmona, J. U. (2021). A Critical Overview of the Use of Platelet-Rich Plasma in Equine Medicine Over the Last Decade. Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 8, 641818.

Boorman, S., McMaster, M. A., Groover, E., & Caldwell, F. (2022). Review of glucocorticoid therapy in horses: Intra-articular corticosteroids. Equine Veterinary Education, 35(6), 327–336.

Nedergaard, M. W., et al. (2024). Evidence of the clinical effect of commonly used intra-articular treatments of equine osteoarthritis. Equine Veterinary Education.

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