How can physiotherapy help your dog?

Surgery

Physiotherapy can be utilised both pre and post surgery. Pre-surgical treatment can help to strengthen soft tissues to enable optimised recovery. Post-operative care helps reduce pain and inflammation, as well as incorporating a tailored rehabilitation plan to enable an effective return to normal function.

Injury

Musculoskeletal injuries such as muscle strains and tendon and ligament injuries, can benefit from physiotherapy to reinforce the body's natural healing process. In addition, physiotherapy techniques enable tissues to restore proper function and mobility, allowing the body to recover to optimal levels.

Maintenance

In order to enhance quality of life and prevent injury, physiotherapy can be used to help maintain joint movement, muscle strength and flexibility and improve proprioception. Backed by science, we use treatment methods that are proven to be influential in pain reduction, ensuring that your dog remains comfortable.

Neurological

We are able to carry out a neurological exam to help pinpoint areas of concern to your vet, as well as provide up to date treatment modalities to improve neurological deficits, manage pain and improve quality of life. We provide bespoke rehabilitation programmes to support recovery of the dogs neuromuscular system.

Orthopaedic

Physiotherapy has been proven to improve joint function and movement, in conjunction with managing pain levels and maintaining muscle strength to support the dog's overall musculoskeletal system. Conditions such as; Hip and Elbow Dysplasia, Patella Luxation and Osteoarthritis can all benefit from the integration of veterinary physiotherapy.

Performance

The stresses placed on working and sporting dogs mean that they may require additional support. Not only can physiotherapy help recover from injury, it can be utilised to help prevent injury from occurring. By strengthening the musculoskeletal system as a whole, optimal performance can be reached.