M J Faal ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapy

12/03/2026

The University of Liverpool’s 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗮 / 𝗠𝗦𝗰 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 is a specialist programme aimed at Chartered Physiotherapists who wish to translate their knowledge and skills developed on humans into practice on animals. The programme is recognised by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) as an upgrading route for ‘Category A’ membership. The programme is available on a full time or part time basis either to PgDip or MSc level.

As part of the University of Liverpool's 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 we will be holding a live session with Em. Professor Catherine McGowan, Programme Director on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝟴𝗽𝗺. Register your place here: https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/postgraduate-taught/postgraduate-events/register/live-sessions/

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all our wonderful patients and their humans 🎄😃🎄
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28/07/2025

Here is the lovely Chewie. He has been attending our clinic at Vets4Pets Crosshands due to hip pain.
He has made a wonderful recovery, allowing him to get back to his usual walking spots and enjoy life with his owners.
Hi has now been discharged and his owners have been given a comprehensive self management plan 🐶💙🐾🐕🦴

Vets4Pets Cross Hands

For more information about we can help your pet please visit. Www.mjfaalvetphysio.co.uk

19/05/2025

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Bruno the goldendoodle has £100 lessons as well as his own yoga mat and wobble board so that he can exercise and reduce the pain in his left hip

24/04/2025

Today we were at Maes Glas Vets - Bridgend
It was an Agility dog day which was fab

Here is the lovely Tui fresh from her weekend competition where she managed lots of clear rounds and brought home some rosettes 🏵️ too 😍🐶🐾😍

24/03/2025

08/03/2025

Another busy week
This week I have been at malthousevets.narberth, Vets4Pets Cross Hands and Gibson & Jones Vets: Gowerton
Here is the lovely Frankenstein enjoying the snacks 😊

If you would like more information about the services we offer and clinic locations drop a comment below or please visit
Www.mjfaalvetphysio.co.uk

28/02/2025

This week has been so busy.

I have seen a wide variety of dogs and horses and fitted in some humans in aswell 😃

I have visited Afon Vets. bridgesvets2 pontypridd_vets4pets, completed 2 NHS clinics and a full day of horses 😊

Here are some of the lovely patients I have seen this week🐴🐶😀

27/02/2025

Super excited to announce we will be doing a monthly clinic at Vets4Pet Pontypridd. 😄

For more information about this clinic or the other 10 clinics we visit please visit www.mjfaalvetphysio.co.uk

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09/02/2025

💪🏾🏋️‍♂️ Let's talk about muscles🏇💪🏾

The 8th part of our muscle feature is going to discuss an important muscle complex that helps to provide support to the thorax and forelimbs

⭐️ Today's muscles are the Pectoral Muscles ⭐️

The pectoral muscle complex is composed of 4 muscles often referred to as the Superficial and Deep Pectorals or Descending and Ascending pectorals alongside the transverse pectorals and subclavian which we have already discussed in part 7.

The pectorals provide stability to the trunk and the forelimbs and help to suspend the trunk between the forelimbs.
The pectoral muscle additionally form part of the thoracic sling complex which we will discuss in the coming weeks.

The Descending Pectoral originate from the sternum and manubrium and inserts into the deltoid tuberosity and crest of the humerus (inside of the humerus/ upper part of the forelimb).
This part of the muscle complex adducts and retracts the forelimbs.

The Ascending Pectoral also originates from the sternum and inserts into the upper part of the forelimb at crest of the greater tubercle.
This part of the muscle complex draws the forelimb backwards and internally rotates the limb.The Ascending pectoral can also draw the trunk laterally (to the side)

The Transverse pectoral originates from the costal cartilage and sternum and inserts into the fascia of the humerus. The transverse pectoral adducts the limbs and provides stability when the limb is planted to resist adduction.

When horses or dogs become sore through their pectorals they can be reactive when having their girth or harness fitted.
E.g girthy horses. Therefore, it is important that if your horse is reactive when the girth is being fitted that you discuss this with your Sadler and local Veterinary Physiotherapists.

For more information on how you can get the best out of your horse or pony while ensuring they are comfortable and injury free please
Visit my website www.mjfaalvetphysio.co.uk or you can get in touch on mjfaal@outlook.com

Checkout the www.mastersaddlers.co.uk to find your local saddler fitted or If you are not local to the Swansea area and would like to arrange a physio session for your horse contact your local ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapist. Details can be found on Www.acpat.org/physios

Photo credit: Horse and Canine Anatomy 3D

08/02/2025

We have had a lovely cat handed in to us. He is microchipped but unfortunately we have not been able to make contact with the owners. He was found in the Pontantwn area of Kidwelly. If you think this cat could be yours then please contact the surgery on 01267 614400. We close at 1800 but will reopen at 0830 in the morning. Proof of ownership will be required 🐾⭐️