Canine Physiotherapy
Veterinary physiotherapy can benefit all dogs by promoting pain-free function, enhancing range of movement and optimising the healing process. As well as aiding in maintenance cases, physiotherapy can support the rehabilitation of injuries or pathologies, including but not exclusively:​​​
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Osteoarthritis
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Neurological conditions e.g. Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), Fibrocartilagenous Embolism (FCE), Cervical Spondylomyelopathy (Wobblers Syndrome)
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Hip Dysplasia
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Patella Luxation
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Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture
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Fractures
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Muscle tears, sprains or contracture
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Elbow Dysplasia
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Post-surgical recovery

How Does Each Session Work?
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Assessment
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Discussion of clinical history
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Static assessment
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Dynamic assessment
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Soft tissue palpation
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Joint range of motion assessment
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Formation of a tailored treatment plan
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Treatment
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Massage
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Joint mobilisations
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Myofascial techniques
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Electrotherapies
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Stretching​
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Prescription
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Remedial exercises
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Rehabilitation & management advice
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Session report
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Veterinary liason
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Scheduled follow up session​
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