Pet Performance Physio

Pet Performance Physio Veterinary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

 🐶 "Surely one or two sessions will fix my dog?”You want your best friend to feel better immediately. I completely under...
05/05/2026

🐶 "Surely one or two sessions will fix my dog?”

You want your best friend to feel better immediately. I completely understand that.
But it takes time….

Message me INFO to find out how we can start building your dog’s strength back.

04/05/2026

There is honestly nothing better than seeing a senior dog find their spark again.

Now that the sun is finally out in County Down, have you noticed your older dog moving a little easier?

It isn't just the sunshine lifting their spirits. The warmer weather helps stiff joints feel more "oiled" and ready to move, while the extra time spent in the garden helps keep those muscles active.

But remember: movement is a "use it or lose it" skill.

While the sun gives them a boost, targeted physiotherapy ensures they have the actual strength to enjoy these longer walks without overdoing it.

I love seeing those happy faces back out on the trails. Let's make sure they stay there all summer long.

DM me "SPRING" if you want to help your dog make the most of the warmer weather.

What actually happens when you come in for an Initial Assessment?Most owners in County Down come to see me because they ...
02/05/2026

What actually happens when you come in for an Initial Assessment?

Most owners in County Down come to see me because they are worried.

Their best friend is cutting walks short or isn't getting up to greet them at the door
anymore.

You might feel a bit overwhelmed or unsure what your dog actually needs.
The first thing we do is sit down for a full consultation.

I want to hear your dog's whole history and understand your specific goals.
Is it getting back to longer walks?

Or just seeing them play with their toys again?

I’ll look at how they move and identify exactly where they are feeling uncomfortable or
weak.

This isn't just about a one-off treatment.
It is about creating a plan to build their strength back over the next 6 to 12 weeks.

I’ll also show you exactly what you can do at home to help them progress faster.

I care about your dog as much as you do, and I want to see their personality return as
much as you do.

Send me the word “INFO” to find out more about how we can get started.

My son is my number one priority.When I’m not at the clinic, my time is dedicated to him.Being a mum—and soon to be a mu...
30/04/2026

My son is my number one priority.
When I’m not at the clinic, my time is dedicated to him.
Being a mum—and soon to be a mum of two—shapes everything about how I run Pet
Performance Physio.
Family is the heart of my world.
I know that for you, your dog isn't just a pet.
They are your child and your best friend.
Because I value my own family time so much, I deeply understand why you want more
quality time with yours.
I don't own a dog myself right now.
But watching my friends' elderly dogs lose their spark broke my heart.
I knew I had the skills to help, and I couldn't just stand by.
Now, I spend three days a week helping your best friends get their spark back, in your own
home or in Suddy Dog Rehab Centre, collaborating with the hydrotherapy team.
It’s a busy life, balancing admin and appointments around my family.
But it never feels like just a job.
I don't regret getting up in the morning to do this.
Helping a family member—the four-legged kind—get back to their old self brings me
genuine joy every single day.

29/04/2026

It is more than just a job to me.

When I walk into a home, I don’t just see a patient. I see a best friend and a beloved member of your family.

I know the worry that comes when they start to slow down. My mission is to help them find that spark again.

By using specialist care like Winback TECAR therapy and tailored home exercises, we work together to build back their strength.

There is nothing quite like seeing those "zoomies" return or being greeted at the door again.

Message me INFO to see how we can help your best friend feel like themselves again.

If you’ve ever struggled with seeing your dog slow down on walks, this will help.It’s a worry I hear from owners in Coun...
28/04/2026

If you’ve ever struggled with seeing your dog slow down on walks, this will help.
It’s a worry I hear from owners in County Down every single week. You notice they are
cutting the walk short or choosing to lie down instead of playing.
You might think it’s just "old age." But often, it is discomfort and a loss of strength that
makes movement feel like a mountain to climb.
Building that strength back isn't a quick fix. It’s a 6 to 12-week process.
Here are three ways to support your dog’s mobility starting today:

Check the flooring -
Sliding on wooden or tiled floors is exhausting for an older dog. It causes micro-strains
every time they try to stand up. Use rugs or non-slip mats in the areas where they spend
the most time.

Little and often -
One long walk on a Sunday is much harder on joints than two or three short, five-minute
strolls. Keep the pace slow and on level ground.

Focus on the "sit to stand"
Think of this as a doggy squat. Asking your dog to sit and then stand back up properly—
won a non-slip surface —is one of the best ways to keep their hind end strong.

My goal isn't to have you in the clinic every week for the sake of it. I want to give you the
exercises to do at home so you can see those zoomies return yourself.
When they start greeting you at the door again, you’ll know it’s working.
Send me the word INFO to find out more about how we can get started.

🐶Meet our receptionist at the Suddy Dog rehabilitation centre, Willow🐶She’s either…A) Exhausted from a days workOrB) Bor...
23/04/2026

🐶Meet our receptionist at the Suddy Dog rehabilitation centre, Willow🐶

She’s either…
A) Exhausted from a days work
Or
B) Bored listening to us having a team meeting…

🤣😴

Meet the beautiful Bella👋🏻😍🐾 Bella receives physiotherapy with us at Pet Performance Physio, which includes manual thera...
22/04/2026

Meet the beautiful Bella👋🏻😍

🐾 Bella receives physiotherapy with us at Pet Performance Physio, which includes manual therapies, electortherapies, and a strength and conditioning exercise plan so she can continue to live her mountain goat life!😆

Enjoy the beautiful Bella showing off with how well she completed her pole work and her sunset photoshoot🤩

We love Bella here at Pet Performance Physio!❤️

💰 Has the cost of Physiotherapy sessions had you putting off investing in your dogs treatment❓😅Well I am here to ease yo...
18/04/2026

💰 Has the cost of Physiotherapy sessions had you putting off investing in your dogs treatment❓

😅Well I am here to ease your mind…😮‍💨

⁉️Did you know⁉️

…Here at Pet Performance Physio you can claim your dogs physiotherapy sessions on your pet insurance!🦮

🐶Yep that’s right, no need to stress financially about covering your dogs physiotherapy sessions.

You can claim back the money spent on treatment to help with the cost!🙌

🙌 At Pet Performance Physio we offer the best treatment options for your pets, including TECAR treatment 🙌 My Winback Te...
15/04/2026

🙌 At Pet Performance Physio we offer the best treatment options for your pets, including TECAR treatment 🙌

My Winback Tecar device is used across all types of conditions both conservatively, pre-operatively and post-operatively to…
-Provide immediate and long lasting pain relief with inflammation reduction.
-Restore movement through improving tissue elasticity.
-Targets deep seated tissues and issues that many other treatment tools can’t reach!
-Accelerates tissue healing for a speedier recovery.

‼️One of the most important concepts across many different dogs with varying conditions or maintenance patients for spor...
14/04/2026

‼️One of the most important concepts across many different dogs with varying conditions or maintenance patients for sporting dogs is CORE CONDITIONING‼️

Why am I so big on ensuring your dog’s core is strong?💪

Let’s get into it ⬇️
-The core is made up of your dogs abdominal muscles, spinal muscles and tissues, as well as muscular and ligamentous pelvic stabilisers - this forms the body of your dog and is an important connecting bridge of transferring energy from the hindquarter muscles that propel them forwards to the forehand muscles for control, braking, and steering.
-The core supports your dogs spine and so part of ensuring your dogs spinal health is at an optimum is making sure they have a strong core!
-The core enables your dog to have good postural stability. Having good posture is the foundation for quality movement and function!

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