CANINE PHYSIOTHERAPY
As an ACPAT Veterinary Physiotherapist, I am qualified to treat a range of conditions, including but not limited to:
- Acute or long term injuries, aches and pains: Such as rehabilitation of hip dysplasia, patella subluxation and cruciate ligament tears, and osteoarthritis management.
- Post-operative and neurological rehabilitation: Such as cranial cruciate ligament repair, intervertebral disc disease and hip replacement. All referrals are welcome pre or post operatively.
- Functional rehabilitation: For the dogs who are competitive in disciplines such as agility, flyball, herding, showing or for those who simply enjoy their long daily walks.
I treat my canine clients on a mobile basis, usually at home in their “safe” environment. Please feel free to get in touch for more information and to answer any further questions you may have.
What to expect from your session…
Initial Assessment (1 hour):
Set up of equipment in a suitable treatment area of your choice.
Detailed history of the presenting condition as laid out on the referral form below. Ensuring that veterinary consent has been provided if required. Discussion to ensure medical history and medication has not changed as per the form.
Gait assessment, often completed in walk and at the trot, and functional assessment, usually to look at sit to stand and lie to sit.
Palpation and assessment of range of movement.
Neurological assessment if indicated from the information already provided by you.
Treatment, which may involve exercise based rehab, hands on treatment or electrotherapy as deemed necessary by your physiotherapist.
Discussion about plan, timescales and requirement for further follow up if needed.
Follow Up Assessment (1 hour):
Set up of equipment in a suitable treatment area of your choice.
Discussion about changes to symptoms, lifestyle or function since previous session.
Gait assessment, functional assessment, palpation, assessment of range of movement- and a neurological assessment if indicated.
Treatment, which may involve exercise based rehab, hands on treatment or electrotherapy as deemed necessary by your physiotherapist.
Discussion about plan and requirement for further follow up if needed.