​Physiotherapy in animals is used to support those struggling with chronic conditions, post operatively or to identify areas of pain. This may be seen as difficulty jumping on and off the sofa, reluctance to go on walks or to be groomed. Some animals show behavioural changes and may guard an area or unusually vocalise. Following a consultation, observational and physical assessment of your dog or cat. We can together create a list of realistic short and long term goals to improve quality of life and to help your pet return to an active lifestyle.
Treatments can be used to support injury prevention and reduce the onset of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), particularly in sporting and working dogs.
​Services offered:
  • Specialist massage
  • Myofascial release
  • Joint mobilisation
  • Exercise rehabilitation
  • Electrotherapies
    • TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
    • NMES (Neuromuscular electrical stimulation)
    • Theraputic ultrasound
  • Personalised home exercise plans
  • Support of environmental management
  • Weight management clinics
  • Exercising puppies
  • Pre and post sporting or working events/ shows

Common conditions treated:
Soft tissue injuries
  • Intermittent lameness
  • Strain
  • Sprain
  • Myofascial pain
  • Trigger Points
  • Scar tissue and muscular adhesions
  • Muscle spasms
  • Protective muscle splinting
 
​Neurological conditions
  • Chronic Degenerative Reticulo Myleopathy (CDRM)
  • Intervertebral Disc Disease
  • Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE)
  • Lumbosacral Stenosis/ ​Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Brachial/ lumbar plexus injury management
Orthopaedic conditions
  • Osteoarthritis/ Degenerative joint disease
  • Management of congenital conditions i.e. Hip/ Elbow Dysplasia
  • Cruciate Ligament
  • Luxating Patella
  • Osteochondrosis Dessicans (OCD)
  • Post Orthopeadic Surgery e.g. TPLO
  • Spondylosis

 Other
  • Sporting or working dogs
  • Chronic pain management
  • Myofascial pain syndrome
  • Older dogs
  • Anxiety or behavioural changes
  • Obesity or underweight
  • Injury prevention 
Please note that for consultations and treatments
  • Veterinary consent must be maintained before any treatment can be carried out
  • Please ensure your pet has not had a spot on treatment within the 2 weeks prior to treatment
  • Ensure you have your dogs collar and lead with you or any training aids that you use