Physiotherapy aims to restore, maintain and progress mobility, function, strength and wellbeing.
Physiotherapy helps physical rehabilitation, injury prevention and health and fitness to facilitate recovery. Physiotherapy modalities include manual therapies (massage, soft tissue and joint mobilisations), electrotherapies (LASER, NMES, Indiba), and tailored exercise prescription.
Dogs of all shapes and sizes, from canine athletes to the much loved pet, may benefit from physiotherapy to reduce pain, improve function, reduce chance of injury and improve quality of life. Pain or injury may cause your dog to have ;
· Reduced energy or activity
· A change in demeanor
· Show signs of aggression
· Have difficulty performing tasks
Working alongside your vet, physiotherapy can aid recovery from injury and post-surgery. Including
· Osteoarthritis
· Elbow and hip dysplasia
· Bicipital tenosynovitis
· Intervertebral disc disease
· Cruciate ligament injury/rupture
· Patella luxation
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Canine Physiotherapy
Equine Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction may cause your horse to perform or behave differently with;
· Reduced performance
· Girthy behaviour
· Rearing, bucking, bolting
· Stiffness on one or both reins
· Inconsistent rein contact or unwillingness to work from behind
Physiotherapy aims to improve performance, reduce injury and promote better quality of life. Physiotherapy can also play a key role in recovery from many common conditions, injuries and surgical procedures including:
· Tendon and ligament injuries
· Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes (kissing spine)
· Upward fixation of the patella (locking stifles)
· Osteoarthritis
· Fractures, wounds and impact injuries
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Physiotherapy helps to promote faster recovery and rehabilitation. It aims to restore normal function and movement to the body which in turn, helps to reduce pain levels.
Physiotherapy may benefit you if you require:
· Injury rehabilitation
· Post-operative care
· Back pain
· Neurological conditions
· Respiratory condition
· Management of long-term conditions.
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