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How Physiotherapy can help:
Small Animals
Conditions
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Post surgery e.g. crutiate rupture, arthroscopy
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Conservative e.g. crutiate rupture, hip dysplasia
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Arthritis/ Stiffness/ pain
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Agility/ Fitness
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Neurological injury - for exampled disc disease (IVDD), vestibular disease and fibrocartilaginous embolisms (FCE)
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Treatments
Not all will be used for each patient, they are clinically reasoned to the case based on evidence, experience and presentation.
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Massage and soft tissue release
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Joint Mobilisations
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Orthotics/ splinting
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Electrotherapy (phototherapy, pulsed magnetic therapy, muscle stimulation, TENs, ultrasound)
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Exercises (most cases will be sent home with a personalised home exercise programme if appropriate)
What to expect in a session
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Sessions are based on the animal's attitude - often treats are used to ensure physiotherapy is a fun experience!
Initial consults will consist of getting to know your animal's routine, current exercise, past medical history etc. Then a physical assessment will take place, including range of movement, gait and soft tissue soreness. Treatment, exercises and education then follows.
Follow ups are based on the condition and progression; each animal will have a personal recommendation on how often physiotherapy would benefit them.