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Canine Veterinary Physiotherapy

Canine physiotherapy is widely acknowledged to be an effective tool for post-operative and injury rehabilitation, to improve performance in working/competition dogs and to aid the day to day comfort and mobility of our elderly companions.

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Behaviour

Changes in behaviour, whether at home, on walks or when interacting with people or other dogs, are often indicators that your dog may be uncomfortable, and could benefit from physiotherapy.

 

These can range hugely between individuals and whilst this list is not exhaustive, may include:

  • Unwillingness to walk

  • Reactivity or avoidance of others

  • Sensitivity to touch, collar or grooming

  • Pacing or avoidance of certain gaits

  • Abnormal posture, head or tail carriage

  • More cautious movement (eg jumping/stairs)

  • Opting to lie rather than stand

  • Any new behaviours or changes in behaviour

Conditions & Rehabilitation

As part of a multidisciplinary team alongside your vet, physiotherapy can aid in the management of existing conditions and recovery from injury or surgery. These can include:

  • Arthritis

  • Luxating Patellla

  • Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD)

  • Cruciate surgery

  • Hip / Elbow Dysplasia

  • Neurological dysfunction

  • Soft tissue injuries

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Maintenance

Physiotherapy is also used regularly to maintain overall wellbeing and to prevent injury, keeping your dog fit and healthy for as long as possible. Regular maintenance sessions will allow me to identify any small changes before they have a wider impact and potentially cause discomfort or injury.

Working or competition dogs will benefit from maintenance sessions to enable optimum performance. Physiotherapy can be especially useful if they are having difficulty with certain exercises or you've noticed a decline in performance.

Each treatment is tailored to the requirements and capabilities of each individual dog and owner.

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