Canine and Small Animal Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy works to reduce pain, improve strength, optimise movement and restore function. It is beneficial for a variety of canine and feline patients for conditions such as:
- Arthritis
- Improving performance in sporting or working dogs
- Rehabilitation after injury
- Rehabilitation after surgery i.e. cruciate
- Conservative management i.e. dysplasia or cruciate
- Neurological conditions i.e. IVDD
Each patient is assessed to find where the problems lie and a tailored treatment plan is then made which is specific to each patients needs.
Signs your dog may need physiotherapy:
- Difficulty getting up and down from the floor
- Difficulty using stairs
- Stiff after laying down or after exercise
- Change in behaviour, including reluctance to perform usual activities
- Change in performance in sporting dogs
- Poor balance
- Trips or slips
- Recovering from injury or surgery
- Licking/chewing of joints
- Restlessness
- Panting (when not hot)
Treatment options
- Advice on environment and exercise regimes
- Joint mobilisations
- Massage and soft tissue work
- Tailored exercise programmes, including stretches, strengthening and balance work
- Electrotherapy, including TENS and neuro-muscular electrical stimulation
- Laser therapy
- Splints or joint supports