Whether your canine is a family pet, working dog, racing greyhound or fly ball champion, they can all benefit from Physiotherapy. This could be following surgery, a competition injury, traffic accident or due to ageing and a lack of fitness. Physiotherapy can address these issues to manage your dog's health and happiness. Behaviour can be a good indicator of pain so new aggressive or withdrawn behaviours can be signs of discomfort.

 

Common Conditions Treated:

• Neck and back pain or stiffness 

• Muscle imbalances and wasting

• Ligament and tendon injury 

• Joint conditions - arthritis, hip and elbow dysplasia

• Post-operative rehabilitation - cruciate repair (TTA/TPLO), spinal decompression, 

       fracture repair, joint replacement or amputation

• Wound and scar tissue healing

• Neurological conditions - spinal/disc disease or trauma, myelopathy (CDRM), 

       nerve injury or neuropathy

• Lack of performance or fitness 

• Post-competition soreness

• Exercise education and weight management advice

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What To Look Out For:

• Lameness - limping or hopping

• Snapping, growling or yelping when touched or moved

• Demonstrating aggressive behaviour or becoming withdrawn

• Reluctance to play or go for a walk

• Struggling to get into the car or walk up and down stairs

• Falling over on slippery floors

• Struggling to move from lying or sitting into standing

• Excessively chewing a limb or paw

Treatments Used:

• Soft tissue techniques 

• Remedial massage

• Joint mobilisations

• Electrotherapy - NMES

• LASER

• Active and passive stretches

• Proprioceptive and neurological rehabilitation

• Home exercise programs for strength, mobility and balance

• Owner education and advice on exercise and weight management