WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY?
VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY
Physiotherapy helps to improve the wellbeing of a variety of animals. All animals including leisure and working animals can benefit. Services can vary from general maintenance to more specific pre-habilitation or rehabilitation following injury or surgery.
An individualised treatment plan will be created depending on findings from a thorough assessment. Techniques and therapies that may be used include;
Massage and stretching
Specific remedial exercise programs
LASER therapy
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Heat or cold therapy
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENs)
Pulsed-electro Magnetic Field Therapy
PHYSIOTHERAPY WORKS TO;
Reduce pain, swelling and muscle spasm or tension
Increase joint stability and reduce risk of injury
Aid in the management of long term conditions (arthritis, dysplasia)
Increase strength and condition
Improve proprioception and performance
Aid in rehabilitation post or pre surgery or injury
Help rehabilitation those with neurological conditions
General maintenance in leisure or working animals
COMMON EQUINE CONDITIONS TREATED
Back pain
Muscle pain, soreness, weakness, atrophy & imbalance
Muscle, Tendon or Ligament injuries
Nerve injuries
Acute or Chronic conditions
Joint conditions e.g Arthritis
Swelling/oedema or haematoma
Injuries from accident or trauma
COMMON CANINE CONDITIONS TREATED
Joint conditions e.g. Hip/elbow dysplasia, Arthritis
Ligament injuries
Neurological conditions
Fractures
Obesity
Acute or chronic conditions
Injuries from accident or trauma