HydroPhys - Veterinary Physiotherapy, Hydrotherapy & Rehabilitation

20/07/2025

See you all on the other side...

18/07/2025

Please check your dog for these symptoms. It's very important!!

Vets have off officially diagnosed Belle with a newly discovered behavioral phenomenon:

Snack-Selective Hearing Syndrome (SSHS) — a rare condition.

🧬 Symptoms include:
Total deafness when hearing “Come inside,” “Bath time,” or “Stop rolling in fox sh*t”.

Sonic-level superhearing when the cheese grater comes out of the cupboard even when at the bottom of the garden asleep.

Telepathic connection activated by the word “walk” — whispered, from under your breath, in another galaxy.

Immediate Beethoven-level ear function only when food is in play

🩺 Scientists have concluded:
Belles ears are perfectly functional. She’s just…on a custom setting.

Ear Modes Detected:
❌ Ignore
❌ Ignore Harder
❌ Vanish into Thin Air
✅ Food Radar Activated™

🐾 Public advisory:
Do not attempt to command Belle without snacks.
Do not whisper "treat" unless you're emotionally prepared to follow through.
And remember: She’s not being stubborn—she's just living her truth.

More updates as the cheese supply dwindles.

14/07/2025

I love pool swimming for dogs
It provides buoyancy so that there is no strain on the joints, it’s a natural exercise that a dog’s body has adapted to do, it’s a way to improve cardiovascular health without straining joints, it works every major muscle group in the body, it’s particularly good for building strength in the spine, gluteals and hamstrings because it encourages spine and hip extension, its excellent for maintaining the health of any dog (but particularly those with ongoing musculoskeletal issues) and also post surgery, it improves mobility and coordination.
When done by a qualified hydrotherapist, your dog will be swum in a safe way. Its movement will be monitored to ensure that it is using all of its limbs properly. Its pulse will be checked regularly to ensure that it is exercising at a safe pace and it will be given regular breaks to recover between swims.
Its entrance into and exit out of the pool will be controlled to ensure that it doesn’t slip.
Your hydrotherapist will have been qualified in first aid should anything happen to your dog whilst in their care.
Your hydrotherapist will be trained in how to keep the water clean and free from pathogens.
This is why I always encourage people to choose a pool runs by qualified hydrotherapists. Quite frankly, some of the footage that I have seen of pools set up for ‘fun swims’ make my toes curl. Dogs charging around the side of the pool, dogs jumping in the water, dogs being allowed to play freely with toys (catching a toy in the water can lead to ingestion of water, which can be very dangerous for your dog), dogs being led round the pool on a lead and collar, dogs being pulled back into the water by their collar when they try and get out, brachycephalic dogs being swum (these types of dogs really need to be swum with care and by somebody with experience and training).
There is a reason why pools runs by qualified hydrotherapists charge more to swim your dog - the training (including the continual professional development that their regulatory bodies require them to do every year) and maintenance of the pools isn’t cheap. But it pays to swim your dogs at a proper hydrotherapy pool as your dog will be in safe hands.
Unfortunately hydrotherapy for dogs and those who run the pools is not regulated, so it’s up to us owners to make sure that we make the best choice for our dogs when choosing where to swim them.

My dog George swimming with Kelly

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14/06/2025

09/06/2025

APPRECIATION POST TO Ruth Walker - Equestrian

As you all know, I am completely rubbish at posting 🫣 But it's dawned on me that I've been qualified for almost 9 years, and Ruth and her 4 legged side kicks have supported me for the entirety. 🥰

Don't Ruth and Cookie look amazing! 🤩

31/05/2025

How often should my dog be having hydrotherapy?

The ideal frequency of hydrotherapy for a dog depends on their individual needs, condition, and the goals of the treatment. Generally in the early stages of surgery/injury recovery or when buidling strength it is advised 1-2 sessions per week. As the dog's condition improves, the frequency may decrease to once a week or fortnightly for maintenance.

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- If you relate this to your own fitness. If you wanted to train for an event, would you be fit enough for purpose if you only trained once a month? -

Attending only once a month or every few months is unlikely to yield significant, sustained benefits. Hydrotherapy, like other forms of physical therapy, requires consistent sessions for optimal results.

Here's why consistent hydrotherapy is effective:

• Maintenance and Progression:
Regular hydrotherapy helps maintain improved mobility and pain reduction, and it allows for progression in exercise intensity and type.

• Muscle and Joint Benefits:
Hydrotherapy helps strengthen muscles and improve joint range of motion, which requires ongoing sessions to maintain and build upon.

• Condition-Specific Needs:
Certain conditions, like those resulting in muscle atrophy, require ongoing hydrotherapy to manage symptoms and maintain function, which is not possible with infrequent sessions.

• Long-Term Effects:
Studies have shown that the benefits of hydrotherapy may not be long-lasting, highlighting the need for CONTINUED SESSIONS to maintain positive outcomes.
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What is Hydrotherapy?

Hydrotherapy is a type of physical therapy that utilises the therapeutic properties of water, including its buoyancy and temperature, to promote healing and improve movement.

Why is Consistent Hydrotherapy Important?

Regular hydrotherapy helps:

• Reduce pain and inflammation:
The warm water helps relax muscles and ease pain, allowing for more comfortable exercise.

• Increase mobility and range of motion:
Hydrotherapy exercises can be more challenging and effective than land-based exercises, promoting greater movement.

• Improve muscle strength and endurance:
The water provides resistance that helps build muscle strength and endurance, which is crucial for maintaining functional movement.

• Manage chronic conditions:
Hydrotherapy can be a valuable tool for managing chronic conditions like arthritis, and other musculoskeletal issues.

• Reduce stress and improve overall well-being:
The therapeutic properties of water can have a calming effect, helping to reduce stress and improve overall well-being.

Enjoy your weekend everyone, and I'll see you all soon 🙂

23/05/2025

Hydrotherapy centres and fun swim/swim your own dog centres

When do fun swims become dangerous?

There are many dangers associated with swimming. Would you, as the owner of your dog or the unqualified individual you allow to swim your dog know what these dangers are, or what to look out for and monitor?

Many conditions and spinal issues require professional care during hydrotherapy and could potentially be made worse. Do you think a dog with a heart murmur should be flying around a pool uncontrolled and unchecked?

Brachycephalic breeds can struggle to get enough oxygen in when working hard due to their shortened noses. These breeds need particular care during hydrotherapy/swimming.

I will mention these 2 words twice in this short paragraph, as they are so important. WATER INTOXICATION and SECONDARY DROWNING is a huge one. Even during a fun swim, I discourage dogs from scooping the toys off the surface of the water while swimming as this can lead the dog taking on too much water, resulting in water intoxocation and secondary drowning.

The water temperature at hydrotherapy centres is typically set between 29-30 degrees, which is the optimum temperature to help soothe stiff joints and encourage relaxation. The water temperature at fun swim centres is considerably lower.

Even for a fun or fitness swim, I would advise working with a fully qualified hydrotherapist. As they will be aware of the dangers, spot any issues you may not have been aware of. They will also monitor heart rate and breathing rate, and they won't over swim and know when to call time on a session. A fully qualified therapist will also know how to stabilise the hips, spine, and shoulders in the water so a condition is not made worse. They will understand how to control eratic swimming, which can lead to injury and/or over exertion.

Would you book an appointment for yourself (for whatever it may be) with an unqualified individual?

Never be afraid to ask someone what qualifications they hold. They won't be offended if they hold the correct ones.

05/05/2025

Another bank holiday did you say!?

05/04/2025

*pic of new hobby for attention*

Hi everyone ☺️

Unfortunately I haven't been able to access this page for a few weeks, as it kept coming up with the broken link symbol/page not available. And to top it off all of my inbox had been deleted. 🤔 Therefore, massive apologies to anyone who has tried to contact me on here. Everything is now up and running normally again (I hope) 🫣

If you ever do struggle to contact me on here you can either drop me and email or call/text.

📧 kellyedwardsvetphysio@gmail.com
📱 07760444547

22/03/2025

Back into the full swing of things today after a wonderful week off with Belle 🐶

I know I don't get the chance to regularly post on here. But I am still here 🙂 And on that note, I do have some opportunity to take on some new physiotherapy and hydrotherapy clients.

Please drop me a message to find out more.

16/03/2025

Fitting in some last clients before my 5 days off 🙂

I promise to get back to everyone everyone that I haven't replied to yet by the end of the day.

And please can any outstanding payments made, so everything is up to date.

Thanks,

Kelly 😊

23/02/2025

Hi everyone ☺️

I'm still here, I just don't always have the time to be posting on social media.

Just to let you know myself and Belle are having a whole 5 days off from 17th - 21st March.

As always when I have time off, I aim for there to be minimal disruption to your appointments.