Veterinary Physiotherapy

 Veterinary Physiotherapy

What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?

Veterinary Physiotherapy is a non-invasive approach to treating a range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions to include pre- and post-surgical conditions, performance enhancement and senior patient support. I regularly work in conjunction with other Veterinary Professionals to ensure the most effective treatment is being given. The tailor-made treatment plans take into account your pet’s specific needs with the aim of providing a long and pain-free life. My aims are to reduce pain, re-educate gait, accelerate healing, restore mobility, performance enhancement and return patients to their optimal function.


Veterinary physiotherapy is mainly used within dogs and horses, however I regularly treat cats and other animals too. For more information on how our services can benefit your animal, please follow the links below.

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Signs your animal could benefit

Patients can display signs quickly following an injury or there may be a slow deterioration over time depending on the condition/injury. Common signs which could indicate a patient may benefit from treatment include:

 

  • Reluctance to walk/go up and down stairs/jump in and out cars
  • Slowing down
  • Lameness
  • Head Shaking
  • Toe Dragging
  • Behavioural changes or uncharacteristic behaviours (napping, bucking, aggression etc.)
  • Excessive tail swishing
  • Swelling/Inflammation of affected area
  • Stiffness 
  • Unwilling to be touched or groomed 
  • Altered gait
  • Difficulty getting up or down
  • Change in performance (refusals, rushing, unwillingness)
  • Stiffness 
  • Inability or reluctance to stand square 
  • Poor transitions
  • Lack of topline


What conditions can benefit from veterinary physiotherapy?

Multiple conditions can benefit from treatment to include conservative management and post-surgery rehabilitation:

 

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
  • Acute or Chronic Wounds
  • Cruciate Disease
  • Patella Luxation
  • Soft tissue injuries (muscle, tendons and ligaments)
  • Spinal conditions (intervertebral disc disease etc.)
  • Sacroiliac Dysfunction
  • Poor performance
  • Neurological conditions 
  • Nerve injury
  • Fractures
  • Wounds (acute or chronic)
  • Muscle Imbalance

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The Photizo LED unit is a rechargeable hand-held device that administers a pre-programmed dose to a specified area. Eye protection is not needed, making this portable device easy and safe to use at home. The Light Emitting Diode (LED) head encourages natural self-healing and pain relief whereby it has proven to be effective in the treatment of: 

 

  • Skin Conditions 
  • Musculoskeletal Problems 
  • Post-operative

 

The affordable price enables you to administer treatment between Veterinary Physiotherapy sessions for chronic conditions.


If you would like to find out more please get in touch .

The Consultation Process

The initial session is usually 1 hour and 30 minutes in length but can be longer or shorter depending on the requirements. Subsequent sessions are approximately 45 minutes to one hour in length. Please note, a referral form may be required prior to treatment.


A consultation includes the following:

Case History

A thorough history of your animal will be taken to compliment the clinical history given to me by your Veterinary Surgeon.


This will involve discussion about the current condition as well as any previous conditions, home environment, exercise levels and nutrition. 


This allows me to fully understand which exercises will suit the patient. 

Gait Analysis

A full assessment of how your animal moves will be carried out to include a static and dynamic assessment. 


You will be required to handle your animal so that their gait can be assessed. 


Ridden or lunge work may be required for horses. 

Palpation

Following the gait analysis, tissues and range of motion of joints will be assessed. 


This allows identification of areas of pain, inflammation, altered muscle state, altered range of motion and imbalances. 

Treatment

Once findings have been collected and issues identified, treatment aims will be created and subsequent treatment will be carried out. 


Depending on the requirements of your animal a range of modalities will be used. 


Treatment may differ between sessions depending on your animal's needs. 

Exercise Prescription

A tailored home exercise plan will be created for your animal. Each exercise will be demonstrated and practiced with you prior to me leaving. 


Treatment & Services

List of services

Equine

Physiotherapy Prices

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Online Consultation - 30 minutes

An alternative to a face-to-face consultation if you are unsure if your horse will benefit from physiotherapy. We will discuss your horse's clinical history and your current concerns. I may also request to view your horse's environment to determine if any alterations can be made. Home management advice will be given and if required a further in-person consultation and treatment will be booked. 

£25
Initial Consultation - 1 Hour 45 minutes

A full assessment will be carried out on your horse to identify areas that can be treated and worked on. There may also be a requirement for a ridden assessment. These findings will form the basis of the treatment during the session and also the proposed treatment plan.

PLEASE NOTE:   Treatment may require veterinary consent. 

£60
Follow-up Consultation - 45 minutes

Following your initial assessment, this is a repeat consultation to discuss and assess progress within your horse. Another assessment will be carried out and treatment may be altered accordingly throughout your horse's rehabilitation. This is a shorter session, however, depending on requirements, treatment time may vary.

PLEASE NOTE: Treatment may require veterinary consent. 

£50
Ridden Assessment

An additional add-on service to asses the horse under saddle. This can highlight ridden problems and adapt treatment approaches. 

£15

Canine

Physiotherapy Prices

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Online Consultation - 30 minutes

An alternative to a face-to-face consultation if you are unsure if your dog will benefit from physiotherapy. We will discuss your dog's clinical history and your current concerns. I may also request to view your dog's environment to determine if any alterations can be made. Home management advice will be given and if required a further in-person consultation and treatment will be booked. 

£25
Initial Consultation - 1 Hour 30 minutes

A full assessment will be carried out on your dog to identify areas that can be treated and worked on. I will also assess your home environment which may be impacting your dog's condition. These findings will form the basis of the treatment during the session and also the proposed treatment plan.

PLEASE NOTE: Treatment may require veterinary consent. 

£55
Follow-up Consultation - 45 minutes

Following your initial assessment, this is a repeat consultation to discuss and assess progress within your dog. Another assessment will be carried out and treatment may be altered accordingly throughout your dog's rehabilitation. This is a shorter session, however, depending on requirements, treatment time may vary.

PLEASE NOTE: Treatment may require veterinary consent. 

£45

Services across Shropshire and beyond

SevernVP predominately covers Shropshire and the West Midlands, however I also cover Warwickshire solely for maintenance cases.


A travel expense will be applied after a 20 mile radius from SY3 8QS unless more than three clients are booked at the same location which will void travel expenses. 


Areas outside of this will be considered for multiple bookings, however addition travel charges may apply. 


If you are unsure whether your location is eligible, please get in touch.


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