What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?

Veterinary Physiotherapy aims to promote healing, reduce pain and support return to function, improving overall quality of life.

Orthopaedic conditions such as spondylosis, osteoarthritis, elbow or hip dysplasia need physiotherapy to aid their recovery and management of their condition.

Where surgery has taken place physiotherapy helps to promote healing and reduce pain. Dogs with neurological conditions often need intensive veterinary physiotherapy to help them maintain and regain mobility.

No matter if you have a companion dog, competitive dogs or a working dog, physiotherapy treatment can be suitable for all everyone. Each treatment plan is tailored to each individual dog depending on their own needs.

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FAQ

Is Physiotherapy right for my dog?

Physiotherapy is a vital part of rehabilitation whether that be conservative management of a long-term condition or pre and post operative mangement. We offer a variety of treatment techniques including manual therapy, electrotherapy and remedial exercises along with a tailored exercise programme to be performed at home between sessions.

Physiotherapy can also be an important part in improving sports performance, prevent injury, routine maintenance treatments, canine sports conditioning, warm up and cool down advice.

What happens next?

After booking an appointment we will contact your vet for permission to see your pet (this is a legal requirement). At your first session an initial assessment is conducted and will include a static, dynamic and range of motion assessment where a targeted treatment plan will be created to meet primary treatment goals.

Will physiotherapy be covered on my pet insurance?

Most insurance companies will cover physiotherapy treatment under complementary therapies. However it is always best to get confirmation from your insurance company before treatment if you wish to claim your costs.

Common conditions treated using physiotherapy:

- Elbow and Hip dysplasia
- Osteoarthritis
- Pre and post surgical care
- Neurological conditions including: IVDD, FCEM, CDRM
- Cruciate ligament degeneration
- Patella luxation
- General weakness
- Reduced performance in exercise