Small Animal Physiotherapy

Small Animals

Physiotherapy can help your Dog or Cat to Improve Function, Maximise Performance and Achieve Effective Rehabilitation from Injury.

Common Conditions treated by Physiotherapy Include:

• Soft-tissue Injuries - muscle, ligament, and tendon strains

• Back and Neck Pain - including Disc Disease

• Joint Problems - Injury, Arthritis, Degenerative Joint Disease

• Post-operative Rehabilitation

• Neurological Rehabilitation

• Poor Performance i.e. Agility, Flyball, Obedience

I will always contact your Veterinary Surgeon prior to my visit. This ensures that I have your Vet’s consent to assess and treat your animal and that I am aware of any relevant clinical history.

I will carry out a full subjective and objective assessment which will include:

• History of the Condition

• Stance Assessment

• Gait Assessment

• Palpatory Assessment;

  • Muscle Bulk

  • Muscle Tone

  • Joint Range of Movement

  • Limb Range of Movement

Treatment will be given to suit your Dog or Cat's Individual needs, and may include:

• Soft Tissue Mobilisations

• Soft Tissue Massage

• Joint Mobilisations

• Laser Treatment

• Biomag Therapy

• Ultrasound

• Muscle Stimulation

The goals of treatment will always be discussed with the Owner and a Treatment plan can be decided upon. Advice and Recommendations including Home Exercises will be given on the Initial Consultation.