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)
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
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.