Animal physiotherapy is a practice used to rehabilitate your animal after an injury or to help with a chronic condition. It uses a combination of massage, stretching, electrotherapies and rehabilitative exercise to maintain or regain the optimal functioning of your animal’s musculoskeletal system. After an injury your animal can be in significant pain and distress, it is the primary aim of our therapy to make your animal comfortable and to enhance their healing response after injury. It is vital to retain a healthy range of motion and to prevent any major changes after injury to allow a quick return to full function. The maintenance of your animals continued quality of life is of our highest priority. Each case is different, based on the nature of the specific injury. Your animal’s health and welfare is in expert hands. Using my extensive knowledge of equine and canine anatomy, biomechanics, physiology, disease & injury pathology I am able to create a clear picture of the problem and provide a treatment plan and ongoing support to my clients during the healing and recovery process. Working alongside other professionals in the industry including veterinary surgeons, trainers, hydro-therapists, farriers and saddlers we aim to give your animal the highest quality care. Treatments may target:
• Soft tissue (tendon, ligament and muscle) injuries
• Fractures
• Arthritis
• Joint problems (such as hip and elbow dysplasia, joint dislocations)
• Recovery from surgical procedures
• Neurological injuries and problems
• Pain management
• Performance development for athletes
• Maintenance
