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What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?
Veterinary physiotherapy is a specialist form of treatment using a range of manual therapies, therapeutic treatment, electrotherapy and exercise programmes to help to maintain or restore mobility/function and to improve overall performance. It is widely recognised as an essential part in the treatment of animals and can help manage numerous issues from improving joint range of motion to enhancing overall balance and proprioception. Physiotherapy can also be used to aid recovery post-surgery or after an injury and to ensure general maintenance and well being of the animal.
Canine Physiotherapy
Reasons your dog may need physiotherapy
Prehabilitation – Dogs with poor balance/conformation are at a higher risk of developing conditions such as cruciate ligament rupture and physiotherapy can help prevent this
Rehabilitation – Can help in rehabilitation after injury or post-surgery
Enhance performance – Physiotherapy can help to improve performance which is especially beneficial for agility or working dogs
Management of condition – Physiotherapy can help to manage long term conditions
Lameness – Lameness can result from numerous issues and once the lameness is diagnosed physiotherapy may be able to help aid in treatment/management of the underlying problem
Behavioural signs – For example, excessive licking or chewing may indicate an underlying issue
Common canine conditions that may require physiotherapy
Joint problems
Weight problems
Osteoarthritis
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Neurological conditions
Inflammation
Soft tissue injuries
Ligament damage
Reduction in performance levels
Equine Physiotherapy
Reasons your horse may need physiotherapy
Enhance performance – Physiotherapy can help improve the horses flexibility, extensibility and joint range of motion
Improve Behaviour – For example, bucking or rearing could be a response to pain
Trauma –animal may have an Injury as a result of trauma
Management – Can help to manage ongoing conditions by reducing pain or helping to prevent them getting worse
Recovery from injury/surgery – Physiotherapy can enhance the animals recovery after injury or surgery
Lameness – Lameness can result from numerous issues and once the lameness is diagnosed physiotherapy may be able to help aid in treatment/management of the underlying problem
Uneven shoe wear – Uneven shoe wear can be a sign that the horse is imbalanced
Common equine conditions that may require physiotherapy
Gait abnormalities
Soft tissue injuries
Back pain
Muscle weakness/asymmetry
Joint issues
Nerve damage
Stiffness
Rehabilitation post-surgery
Inflammation
