Offering dogs, cats and other small animals individual physiotherapy treatment and rehabilitation plans
Common complaints suitable for physio:
- Injuries
- Post-orthopaedic surgery
- Fractures
- Neurological problems
- Sports injuries in athletic or working dogs
- Arthritis
- Pain
- Difficulties performing everyday activities
- Stiffness or weakness in the elderly animal
- Obesity
Treatment options available:
- Manual therapy
- Soft tissue massage and mobilisation techniques
- Electrotherapies
- Home advice and management plans
- Individualised exercise programmes
- Post-injury or post-op rehabilitation programmes
- Strengthening and balance exercises
Benefits of physio:
- Decreased pain levels
- Aid healing of injuries
- Improved quality of life for those with long-term conditions or the elderly
- Improved ability to perform daily activities
- Improved performance in the sporting or working dog
- Increased strength
- Improved balance.
- Improved behaviour
- Aid weight/ exercise management in overweight animals
Assessment and treatment is only carried out on any animal if prior veterinary referral is obtained (download vet referral form).
Close liaison with your animal’s vet is an important part of the treatment process.
Other small animals
Other pets or small animals, such as rabbits, pet sheep or goats, may also suffer with some of the above conditions and as such, could also benefit from treatment. If you are unsure whether your animal or its condition is suitable for physio, please feel free to contact me for further information and advice.
