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Canine Physiotherapy 

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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?

The initial consultation includes: 

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Before any consultation veterinary permission is required in order for treatment, due to the Veterinary Surgeon Act (1996), as a physiotherapist you must work under the permission of a veterinary surgeon as a paraprofessional. 

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​Discussion:

Information about your horse, medical history, home environment, concerns, goals, special dietary requirements, third party treatments, consent forms. 

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Assessment:

A static assessment first: posture, head carriage, foot balance, cornformation, scars, muscular symmetries, hoof pastern axis. Then a dynamic assessment: walking, trotting and other specific tests needed based on the rationale of findings. These findings will be discussed and compared with muscular palpation findings. Muscular palpation to test for, tension, trigger points, increased muscle mass, increased muscle tone, scar tissue and fibrosis. 

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Treatment: 

Depending on assessment finding this will tailor each treatment to each individual horse, which includes

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  • Massage 

  • Myofascial release 

  • Electrotherapy 

  • Joint mobilisations 

  • Therapeutic stretching 

  • Myofascial release

  • Compression therapy

 

Exercise prescription programmes:

After treatment a 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 

  • Groundwork 

  • Polework 

  • Proprioceptive exercises

  • Ridden exercises 

  • 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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Dependant on the treatment given, a period of rest may be advised of up to 48 hours

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, improve performance, improve quality of life and provide maintenance for degenerative diseases and neurological disorders.

Physiotherapy works with manual/electrotherapies to reduce pain, mobilise joints, improve muscular strength and muscle condition. 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 

  • 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?

The initial consultation includes: 

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Before any consultation veterinary permission is required in order for treatment, due to the Veterinary Surgeon Act (1996), as a physiotherapist, you must work under the permission of a veterinary surgeon as a paraprofessional.

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Initial consultation: £55

Follow up appointment: £50 

 

These prices are based for the canine clinic - few cases that need to be seen at home, have an additional milage 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 by request 

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The initial consultation includes: 

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​Discussion: information about your dog, medical history, home environment, social interactions, concerns, goals, special dietary requirements, third-party treatments, consent forms. 

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Assessment: a static assessment first: posture, head carriage, foot balance, conformation, scars, muscular symmetries, foot balance. Then a dynamic assessment: walking, trotting, and other specific tests needed based on the rationale of findings. These findings will be discussed and compared with muscular palpation findings. Muscular palpation to test for, tension, trigger points, increased muscle mass, increased muscle tone, scar tissue, and fibrosis. 

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Treatment: 

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Depending on assessment finding this will tailor each treatment to each individual dog, which includes:

​

  • Massage 

  • Electrotherapy 

  • Joint mobilisations 

  • Therapeutic stretching 

  • Myofascial release

  • Compression therapy

 

Exercise prescription programs:

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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 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

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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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