Canine Physiotherapy

In the veterinary industry, canine physiotherapy techniques are being more widely recognised and utilised to complement current veterinary treatments to treat a wide range of conditions, musculoskeletal and neurological.

Physiotherapy for dog's can aid and stimulate the healing process post-injury, improve balance and strength in compromised tissues to help restore overall function and mobility.

My services are completely mobile, and the sessions can be conducted in the comforts of your own home. I always strive to make the sessions as positive as possible for your dog, which is stress free.

Signs your dog may benefit from physiotherapy:

If your dog has a musculoskeletal or neurological condition diagnosed and referred by your vet.
Reduced activity levels; lethargy
Behavioral changes, more subdued than usual
Reluctance to perform certain movements (jump up/into car or onto the sofa)
Struggles to sit square; one leg often placed out to the side
Favoring lying down on a particular side
Trips/scuffs paws
Gait abnormalities
Vocalisation (yelping)
Slows down on walks
Excessive panting on a walk (not associated with running around/or heat)
Hunched posture
Reduced weight bearing on a particular limb/ altered weight distribution
Reduced coordination (proprioception)
Weakness

Prior to all initial consultations, I require a signed referral by your veterinary surgeon

Applications

Physiotherapy is most beneficial for dogs which have:

Undergone surgery/had an injury/or developed a musculoskeletal condition.
Neurological problems, by supporting muscles and joints, to limit the negative impacts associated with not being able to move functionally.
Osteoarthritis. The arthritic patient can be managed using a multi-model approach, which coordinates an effective management programme with your vet to ensure your dog has the comfort and quality of life they deserve for as long as possible.

Physiotherapy is also beneficial for dogs to improve and maintain performance:

In the agility/showing dog, to correct musculoskeletal imbalance to improve performance and success at competitions.
In the working dog, to ensure your dog can work optimally throughout their working career.

Treatments

Manual therapy techniques

Massage
Myofascial release
Joint mobilsations
Passive joint range of motion
Stretching

Eletrotherapeutic modalities

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy

Exercise Therapies

Weight redistribution
Active joint range of motion
Strengthening
Dynamic joint mobilisations
Dynamic stretches
Gait re-eductation
Proprioception enhancement