K Wakeman Veterinary Physiotherapy

18/02/2026

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🎉Double celebration time at Five Valleys Canine Hydrotherapy Centre! 🎉

🐾 Our centre is turning an incredible 17 years old this year & next month marks a whole 10 years since Vicky got the keys! 🔑

A decade of dedication, rehabilitation success stories, happy splashes, sad goodbyes, a refurb (IYKYK😅) & so many wagging tails later, we just couldn’t be prouder of the amazing journey leading us to where we are today!

✨ So to celebrate this special milestone, we’re launching a Facebook competition to win a luxury hamper of pawesome goodies, worth over £250! 🎁

This will be open to anyone who can attend the sessions they may win & the prizes from the centre (GL6 7HZ).

So invite your friends, family & anyone you know with a dog to like our page or tag them below & keep your eyes peeled for details on how to enter at the beginning of March! 👀

✨ Thank you to everyone for being part of our story over the years, the best community of dogs (& humans!) 😍

02/02/2026

Winback TECAR therapy for muscle tension and spasms. Noticeable results after just one session. ⚡️ ✨🤸🏼

15/01/2026

This weeks favourite orange and duck 🍊 🦆

12/01/2026

When your body truly relaxes, your nervous system shifts out of “fight or flight” and into a healing state. Muscles soften, breathing slows, circulation improves, and pain signals quieten. This is where hands-on treatment becomes more effective and longer-lasting.

In physiotherapy and massage, deep relaxation allows:
• Reduced muscle guarding and tension
• Improved mobility and flexibility
• Better response to manual techniques
• Decreased stress and pain sensitivity
• Faster recovery and improved sleep

Healing happens when the body is supported, not rushed.

📞 07395143634
✉️ contact@kwakemanvetphysio.co.uk

09/01/2026

Top Tips for Caring for Arthritic Dogs During the Colder Months ❄️🐾

❄️ Keep them warm
Lower temperatures cause blood vessels to constrict, reducing blood flow and circulation to the joints, increasing stiffness and discomfort. Consider using a well-fitting coat and provide soft, supportive beds positioned in warmer areas of the house.

❄️ Dry them thoroughly
Wet fur increases heat loss and can worsen joint stiffness and pain sensitivity. Always dry your dog well after walks or time outdoors.

❄️ Adapt exercise when conditions are poor
If it’s too cold, there’s a risk of slipping, or your dog is reluctant to walk, consider enrichment activities instead. There are many at-home games that promote gentle joint range of motion while also providing mental stimulation.

❄️ Monitor clinical signs closely
Cold weather can worsen pain and reduce mobility. Keep an eye on any changes and act early with a consistent, multimodal management plan.

Stay safe and have fun!! ❄️ ⛄️

📞 07395 143634
✉️ contact@kwakemanvetphysio.co.uk

31/12/2025

2025 a year of growth ✨

As we step into 2026, I just want to say a heartfelt thank you for all your support over the past year. It truly means so much to me as a small, one-person physiotherapy practice.

New equipment
Amazing teams
New clients
Dogs of all kinds
Horses of all backgrounds

Here’s to 2026 ✨🤟🏼🧘🏼‍♀️

18/12/2025

Spreading Christmas spirit physio edition 🎅🏼❤️🤍

04/11/2025

SIJ unlocked!🔓

A brilliant CPD day diving into sacroiliac joint anatomy, function, and hands on mobilisations. Always learning to refine practice 🧠💪

21/10/2025

We now have Hugo & Co dog treats in stock at the clinic — perfect for your pup’s home exercises! 🦴🐾

✨ Our new festive flavours have just arrived — a tasty and healthy way to get your dog into the holiday spirit. 🎄🎅

All Hugo & Co treats are natural and nutritious, so you can feel good about every bite your dog enjoys. Available for a limited time only!

(Please let me know if you’d like some treats for home visits/ yard visits)

🐾 K Wakeman Veterinary Physiotherapy
📍 Cranham, Gloucestershire

19/10/2025

A great day had at the annual conference. So much learnt from some inspiring speakers. 🤓 📚

09/10/2025

Why is your home exercise plan so important?

◽️Prevents the Muscle from Returning to Protective Tightness
After therapy, the nervous system may still “remember” the old movement pattern. If you don’t keep moving and stretching it, the muscle can creep back into a shortened and guarded tone within days.

▫️Maintains the New Range of Motion
Physiotherapy temporarily increases flexibility and mobility of joints and fascia. Continuation of tailored exercises and stretches cements this gain by reminding the body what that new range feels like and keeping tissues lengthened.

▫️Retrains the Nervous System
Provides proprioceptive feedback → the brain learns that the new lengthened, relaxed state is safe. Prevents the nervous system from “resetting” to the old, tight baseline.

▫️Balances Compensation Patterns
If one muscle group was tight, others may have been over- or under-working to compensate. Regular stretching and engagement keeps the whole kinetic chain mobile while the horse relearns correct, balanced movement.

📞 07395143634
✉️ contact@kwakemanvetphysio.co.uk

19/09/2025

✨Client spotlight ✨

A huge well done to Danni Dunn Eventing and Muffin for absolutely smashing their first 3* at ⭐️ Muffin is proving himself to be a real superstar and I feel so lucky to support him on his way 💪🏼

As we approach the end of the season, now’s a good time to get those maintenance sessions booked in. Giving your horses the best chance to rest, reset and rebalance correctly and symmetrically 🐴