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Canine Physiotherapy 

Dog Outdoors

How do I know if my horse needs Physiotherapy Treatment?

Horses may show very subtle or obvious signs of discomfort. This can be through changes within the behaviours on the ground and or in ridden work. Horses are able to compensate for injuries and discomfort well, so loss of performance or subtle changes in their behaviours can indicate there is some musculoskeletal discomfort. Due to the wide variety of disciplines that horses participate in different muscle groups are being used, this can result in tension and soreness. Physiotherapy is not just for performance and injured horses, every horse can benefit from physiotherapy as tension can arise from everyday function of horses as well as improving health of tissues to prevent injury and improve quality of life. 

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Physiotherapy works with manual therapies to reduce pain, mobilise joints, improve muscular strength and muscle strength. As well as treatment for specific conditions and injuries, to rehabilitate and speed up recovery time. 

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Common conditions that can benefit from veterinary physiotherapy treatment:

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  • Tendon/ligament injuries/tears/ruptures

  • Osteoarthritis 

  • Kissing spines 

  • Locking stifles 

  • Obesity 

  • Muscle tears 

  • Muscular asymmetries 

  • Navicular 

  • Bone/bog spavin 

  • Laminitis

  • Tying up 

  • Splints 

  • Fractures 

  • Bucked Shins 

  • Ringbone 

  • Preoperative treatment 

  • Postoperative treatment 

  • Hematoma 

  • Infected wounds 

  • Proud flesh 

  • Scar tissues 

  • Elderly Horses 

What is included in a Physiotherapy Session?

How do I know if my Dog needs Physiotherapy Treatment?

Companion, working, or athlete dogs can all suffer from musculoskeletal discomfort or conditions. This can be due to genetics and environmental factors. Physiotherapy aims to enhance recovery from injury or surgery, or improve function, performance, and quality of life. It is especially useful to provide maintenance for degenerative diseases and neurological disorders.

 

Physiotherapy works with manual techniques, electrotherapies, and exercise prescription to reduce pain, mobilise joints, and improve muscular strength and condition.

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​Common conditions that can benefit from veterinary physiotherapy treatment:

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  • Tendon/ligament injuries/tears/ruptures

  • Osteoarthritis 

  • Cranial Cruciate Ligament Injury  

  • Patella Luxation

  • Obesity 

  • Hip Dysplasia 

  • Hip Replacement Surgery 

  • Fracture Repair 

  • Elbow Dysplasia 

  • Muscle Tears 

  • Muscular Asymmetries 

  • Nerve Damage 

  • Congenital degenerative myelopathy (CDRM)

  • Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

  • Lumbar stenosis 

  • Cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM)

  • Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy (FCEM)

  • Spinal Pain 

  • Muscle Atrophy 

  • Preoperative Treatment 

  • Postoperative Treatment

  • Infected Wounds

  • Scar Tissue

  • Amputees 

  • Reduced Performance 

  • Elderly Dogs

What is included in a Physiotherapy Session?

​Prior to consultation veterinary permission is required for physiotherapy treatment to commence in accordance with ‘The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1996’. Please find my consent form under the ‘Referral Form’ tab at the top of the page.

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Initial consultation: £60

Follow up appointment: £50 

 

These prices are based for the canine clinic - few cases that need to be seen at home, have an additional mileage fee.

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ZONE A (10-mile radius)- included in price 

ZONE B (20-mile radius) - £7 additional charge 

ZONE C (20+ mile radius) - £10 additional charge 

Other regions can be calculated upon request 

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The initial consultation includes:

 

  • Detailed subjective assessment discussing your dog’s background and lifestyle.

  • Thorough objective assessment analysing your dog’s conformation, posture, health and behaviour, balance, movement patterns, mobility, and tissue state.

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​Treatment depends on your dog’s individual needs determined by the assessment, and may include:

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  • Massage 

  • Electrotherapy - Laser, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Pulse magnetic therapy, TENS (for pain relief), NMES (muscle stimulation)

  • Joint mobilisations 

  • Therapeutic stretching 

  • Myofascial release

  • Compression therapy

 

Exercise prescription programmes:

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After treatment, an exercise plan for the owner to complete will be discussed and demonstrated for the owner to complete in between sessions to help keep the tissues mobilised and improve restrictions, including:

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  • Stretching 

  • Isometric stretching 

  • Gait retraining 

  • Cavaletti pole work 

  • Proprioceptive exercises

  • Home exercises 

  • Enrichments

  • Changes to home environment

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At the end of the consultation, a full written report will be given to you and sent to your veterinarian. Repeat consultation will be discussed and different for each individual case. 

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Depending on the treatment given, a period of 48 hours of rest may be advised.

OUR CANINE REFERRAL CLINIC 

A safe, calm environment for yours dogs to receive treatment, understanding that new spaces are difficult for some dogs. Our clinic aims to be a comfortable and stress free environment for your pets to receive the most beneficial physiotherapy care 

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