Our animals are generally more active than us and as such sustain injuries and over-work their muscles on a daily basis. Physiotherapy is widely recognised in the medical field as an effective treatment for helping humans with injuries, post-surgery recovery and other mobility issues and conditions. That same treatment is now available to animals to help them on their rehabilitation journey.
Physiotherapists working with animals are registered human physiotherapists who have undergone further study to practice and treat animals. As with human physio the aim is to restore movement, function and quality of life. An initial consultation with our Animal Physiotherapist includes a thorough assessment of your pet’s condition, evaluation of movement patterns, a range of “Hands On” treatment techniques (which may also include hydrotherapy), an individualised treatment program and home exercises so you the owner have active role in your pet’s rehabilitation. Let our trained Physiotherapist help your canine family member get back to an active and happy life:
Treatment Techniques include:
- Joint mobilisations
- Strengthening exercise programs
- Hydrotherapy
- Movement re-education
- Balance and Proprioception retraining
- Soft tissue, i.e. myofascial release and trigger point therapy
- Sports Specific Conditioning and Functional Fitness programs
If your beloved pet is struggling with any of the conditions listed below reach out today and let us help:
- Cruciate Ligament injuries – (conservative and post-op)
- Patella luxation
- Femoral head excision arthroplasty
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Dysplasia (Conservative and post-op)
- Elbow Dysplasia (Conservative and post-op)
- Spinal Cord Disorders (IVDD, Fibro cartilaginous Embolism (FCE)
- Peripheral Nerve injuries
- Polyneuropathies
- Neck and back pain
- Arthritis
- Muscle, ligament and tendon injuries
- Movement disorders/gait re-education
- Strengthening following medical conditions and cancer treatments
- The Geriatric patient.
- The Sporting dog
