SVRC Sports and Veterinary Rehabilitation Clinic, Unit 2-3 Fullers Industrial Estate, Woodbridge (2025)

25/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: K-Laser Therapy ✨

What is it?
K-Laser is an advanced form of laser therapy that uses specific wavelengths of light to deeply stimulate cells and tissues. Unlike standard “cold laser,” K-Laser can reach deeper structures, enhancing blood flow, reducing inflammation, and accelerating the body’s natural healing processes.

Benefits:
🐾 Provides powerful pain relief
🐾 Reduces inflammation and swelling
🐾 Increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to deep tissues
🐾 Speeds up recovery after injury or surgery
🐾 Stimulates cell repair and tissue regeneration
🐾 Improves flexibility and mobility in stiff joints
🐾 Can shorten overall rehabilitation time

Common conditions we treat with K-Laser:
✔ Arthritis and other degenerative joint problems
✔ Cruciate ligament injuries and post-surgical recovery
✔ Muscle strains, tears, or spasms
✔ Tendon and ligament injuries
✔ Slow-healing wounds or chronic skin issues
✔ Back and neck pain
✔ Nerve injuries or neurological inflammation

K-LASER - coming soon at the clinic

21/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Massage Therapy ✨

What is it?
Massage therapy uses gentle, hands-on techniques to release tension, improve circulation, and support your pet’s physical and emotional wellbeing. It can be used on its own or combined with other treatments as part of a complete rehabilitation plan.

Benefits:
🐾 Relieves muscle tension, stiffness, and soreness
🐾 Improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues
🐾 Supports faster recovery after injury or exercise
🐾 Helps reduce pain and inflammation
🐾 Increases flexibility and range of motion
🐾 Promotes relaxation and reduces stress
🐾 Encourages the release of “feel-good” hormones such as endorphins and oxytocin

Common situations where we use Massage Therapy:
✔ Muscle tightness or spasms
✔ Stiffness from arthritis or ageing
✔ Recovery after exercise, injury, or surgery
✔ Sports conditioning for active and working dogs
✔ Stress or anxiety relief
✔ General wellbeing and preventative care

📅 Next in our mini-series: K-LASER – coming soon!

21/09/2025

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17/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Thermography ✨

What is it?
Thermography is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses an infrared camera to measure heat patterns on your pet’s body. These patterns show changes in blood flow and temperature, which can help us identify areas of inflammation, pain, or poor circulation that may not be visible from the outside.

Benefits:
🐾 Detects early signs of inflammation or injury
🐾 Highlights changes in blood flow and circulation
🐾 Helps pinpoint the source of pain or discomfort
🐾 Monitors progress during rehabilitation
🐾 Provides a clear visual tool to track improvements over time
🐾 A completely stress-free and non-contact procedure

Common situations where we use Thermography:
✔ Identifying areas of pain when lameness is hard to localise
✔ Arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions
✔ Muscle strains, ligament or tendon injuries
✔ Monitoring recovery after surgery or injury
✔ Back, neck, or neurological issues
✔ Regular check-ups for sporting or working dogs

Next in our mini-series: massage – coming soon!

13/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Electroacupuncture ✨

What is it?
Electroacupuncture is a variation of traditional acupuncture where very fine needles are inserted into specific points, then connected to a mild electrical current. The current is gentle and adjustable, creating a steady stimulation that enhances the effects of acupuncture. It helps activate nerves, improve circulation, and promote healing more deeply and consistently.

Benefits:
🐾 Provides stronger and longer-lasting pain relief than standard acupuncture
🐾 Improves muscle activation and strength around weak or unstable joints
🐾 Reduces inflammation and swelling
🐾 Enhances blood flow and oxygen delivery to tissues
🐾 Helps restore normal nerve function
🐾 Supports faster recovery in rehabilitation programmes

How it helps with Laryngeal Paralysis (LP):
Laryngeal Paralysis affects the nerves controlling the larynx (voice box), leading to difficulty breathing and reduced airway function. Electroacupuncture can:
✔ Stimulate nerve function to improve muscle activity in the larynx
✔ Help maintain nerve signalling and reduce further degeneration
✔ Support muscle tone and coordination in the surrounding areas
✔ Complement other medical or surgical treatments to improve overall outcomes

Other common uses for Electroacupuncture:
✔ Arthritis and degenerative joint disease
✔ Muscle strains, tears, or weakness
✔ Neurological conditions affecting movement
✔ Chronic pain management
✔ Back or neck pain
✔ Post-surgical rehabilitation

Electroacupuncture is safe, well tolerated, and often more effective for certain conditions than manual acupuncture alone.

📅 Next in our mini-series: Thermography – coming soon!

12/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Acupuncture ✨

What is it?
Acupuncture is a safe, gentle treatment that involves inserting very fine, sterile needles into specific points on the body. These points stimulate the nervous system, improve blood flow, and trigger the release of natural pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory chemicals.

Benefits:
🐾 Relieves pain naturally without medication
🐾 Improves circulation and oxygen delivery to tissues
🐾 Reduces muscle tension and stiffness
🐾 Helps regulate the nervous system for better mobility and comfort
🐾 Can be used alongside other treatments for greater effect
🐾 Promotes overall wellbeing and relaxation

Common conditions we treat with Acupuncture:
✔ Arthritis and other chronic joint conditions
✔ Back and neck pain
✔ Muscle strains or spasms
✔ Post-surgical recovery and pain control
✔ Neurological issues affecting mobility
✔ Sports and working dog maintenance
✔ Chronic pain from long-term conditions

Acupuncture is well tolerated by most pets, with many relaxing or even falling asleep during their session. It’s an excellent option for managing pain, improving mobility, and supporting the body’s natural healing processes.

📅 Next in our mini-series: Electro Acupunture – coming soon!

08/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Remedial Exercises ✨

What are they?
Remedial exercises are tailored, targeted activities designed to help your pet build strength, improve balance, and maintain mobility. They aren’t just for recovery — they can also be used to improve overall fitness, prevent injury, and keep your pet moving well at any stage of life.

Each plan includes a variety of exercises to work different parts of the body and address your pet’s specific needs. We use a combination of static exercises (controlled positions to build stability and strength) and dynamic exercises (movement-based activities, often with specialised equipment) to:
• Enhance joint range of motion
• Build and maintain muscle strength
• Improve balance and coordination
• Reduce compensatory movements

Benefits:
🐾 Strengthens weak or recovering muscles
🐾 Improves flexibility and joint health
🐾 Restores and maintains healthy movement patterns
🐾 Supports weight-bearing and balance
🐾 Reduces risk of injury or re-injury
🐾 Keeps progress going between clinic visits
🐾 Builds confidence in movement for pets of all ages

Common situations where we use Remedial Exercises:
✔ Recovery after injury or surgery
✔ Building strength to improve performance/prevent injury
✔ Muscle weakness from arthritis or ageing
✔ Neurological conditions affecting coordination or strength
✔ Weight loss programmes for overweight pets
✔ Sports conditioning for working and active dogs
✔ Mobility maintenance for senior pets

All exercises are demonstrated in the clinic and progressed as your pet improves. You’ll receive a clear, easy-to-follow plan for home, ensuring safe and effective results.

📅 Next up in the series - Acupuncture

04/09/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Underwater Treadmill ✨

What is it?
The Underwater Treadmill combines gentle, controlled walking with the support and resistance of water. It allows pets to exercise in a low-impact environment, making movement easier and more comfortable while still giving the muscles and joints an effective workout.

How the water helps:
🌊 Buoyancy – reduces weight-bearing stress on joints, making movement less painful.
🌊 Resistance – the water provides gentle resistance to build strength and improve muscle tone without overloading the body.
🌊 Hydrostatic pressure – helps reduce swelling and improves circulation.
🌊 Warmth – warm water soothes stiff muscles, increases blood flow, and prepares the body for safe exercise.

Benefits:
🐾 Strengthens muscles safely after injury or surgery
🐾 Improves joint mobility and flexibility
🐾 Aids weight loss while protecting joints
🐾 Reduces pain during movement
🐾 Helps re-train normal walking patterns after injury
🐾 Boosts circulation and healing

Common conditions we treat with the Underwater Treadmill:
✔ Post-surgical recovery
✔ Arthritis and other degenerative joint diseases
✔ Muscle weakness or loss after injury or illness
✔ Neurological conditions affecting movement
✔ Weight management for overweight pets
✔ Sports conditioning for active and working dogs

The UWT is safe, gentle, and tailored to each pet’s needs. Many dogs enjoy their sessions and grow in confidence as their mobility improves.

📅 Next in our mini-series: Remedial Exercises – coming soon!

31/08/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Indiba ✨

What is it?
Indiba is an advanced radiofrequency therapy that uses a gentle electrical current to stimulate tissue repair deep within the body. It works by increasing blood flow, improving oxygen delivery, and triggering the body’s natural healing processes – all while keeping your pet comfortable and relaxed. Unlike some other therapies, Indiba has very few contraindications, which means we can often use it even when other treatments like LASER or PEMFT aren’t suitable.

Benefits:
🐾 Increases blood flow and oxygen supply to tissues
🐾 Speeds up healing after injury or surgery
🐾 Reduces pain, swelling, and inflammation
🐾 Relieves muscle tension and stiffness
🐾 Supports repair of muscles, tendons, and ligaments
🐾 Improves mobility in chronic conditions like arthritis
🐾 Goes deep into tissues safely

Common conditions we treat with Indiba:
✔ Arthritis and other degenerative joint problems
✔ Muscle strains, tears, or stiffness
✔ Tendon and ligament injuries
✔ Post-surgical recovery
✔ Chronic swelling or oedema
✔ Back and neck pain
✔ Wound management
✔ Certain neurological conditions affecting movement

It can be used on its own or combined with other therapies to enhance results.

📅 Next in our mini-series: Underwater Treadmill – coming soon!

27/08/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Taping ✨

What is it?
Taping involves applying special elastic or supportive tape to targeted areas of your pet’s body. The tape gently supports muscles and joints, improves stability, and can help reduce pain while still allowing normal movement.

Benefits:
🐾 Provides joint and muscle support during recovery
🐾 Reduces strain on injured areas
🐾 Improves circulation and lymphatic flow
🐾 Helps reduce swelling and inflammation
🐾 Encourages correct movement patterns
🐾 Can aid in pain relief and comfort between therapy sessions

Common conditions we treat with Taping:
✔ Muscle strains or weakness
✔ Joint instability (e.g., after injury or surgery)
✔ Cruciate ligament injuries
✔ Arthritis-related weakness or discomfort
✔ Post-surgical support during rehabilitation
✔ Swelling from injury or poor circulation
✔ Support for active dogs returning to sport or activity

Taping is quick to apply, comfortable to wear, and safe for most pets. It can be used on its own for extra support or alongside other treatments like physiotherapy, exercises, or hydrotherapy to aid recovery.

📅 Next in our mini-series: Indiba – coming soon!

25/08/2025

Baxter always brightens our day! 🐾💛

He visits for his regular maintenance physio after TPLO surgery for a ruptured cranial cruciate ligament — keeping him strong, mobile, and living life to the fullest.

And we can’t resist a smile when he walks in wearing his adorable little backpack! 🎒🐶

23/08/2025

✨ Next in Our Mini-Series: Low Level Laser Therapy ✨

What is it?
Low Level Laser Therapy (often called cold laser) uses gentle, targeted light at specific wavelengths to stimulate cell activity in the affected area. This encourages faster tissue repair, increases blood flow, and reduces inflammation – all without heat, vibration, or discomfort.

Benefits:
🐾 Relieves pain quickly and effectively
🐾 Reduces inflammation and swelling
🐾 Increases blood flow to speed up healing
🐾 Supports repair of muscles, tendons, and ligaments
🐾 Encourages nerve regeneration and function
🐾 Helps restore normal movement and flexibility
🐾 Can reduce recovery times after injury or surgery

Common conditions we treat with Laser Therapy:
✔ Arthritis and other degenerative joint conditions
✔ Cruciate ligament injuries
✔ Tendon and ligament strains or tears
✔ Muscle injuries and soreness
✔ Post-surgical recovery and scar tissue management
✔ Slow-healing wounds and skin injuries
✔ Back pain, neck pain, and intervertebral disc disease
✔ Nerve injuries or inflammation

Laser therapy is quick and painless – many relax so much during their session that they fall asleep!

📅 Next in our mini-series: Taping – coming soon!

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