Pet Paws Physio

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What is veterinary rehabilitation and physiotherapy?

As a Veterinary Rehabilitation therapist, I specialise in assessing and analysing the quality of your pet's movement patterns and function, muscle mass and pain levels. I work closely with your vet to ensure the best possible treatment that suits your pet's needs. Treatment may be a combination of manual (for example; massage and myofascial release work) and movement therapies, sensory integration work, electrotherapies, and advise on home environment and support aids, depending on what your dog or cat needs. I will also devise an individualised home exercise program that will ensure you can continue the good work at home, while I will provide mentoring support throughout.


Aims and Goals of Treatment

The aim of physiotherapy treatment is to return your pet to optimal comfort with efficient function and movement while minimising or preventing secondary musculoskeletal issues, allowing your pet to live the best quality of life possible for them

 

Benefits of physiotherapy

Physiotherapy is beneficial for orthopaedic, neurological and soft tissue dysfunctions and acute and chronic pain associated with these conditions. Patients recovering from weakness associated with medical conditions will also benefit. Pain, behaviour, movement and dysfunction are all related. Some pets who have behavioural issues benefit from physiotherapy. I work alongside your dog trainer or canine behaviour consultant in conjunction with your vet to address associated abnormalities in posture and movement related to pain. 

I work closely with the referring veterinary surgeon to ensure the best treatment. Examples of common conditions that benefit from physiotherapy are:

  • Osteoarthritis/degenerative joint disease
  • Joint dysfunction, tendon strain or ligament sprain
  • Pre and post cranial cruciate surgery (eg: TPLO, TTA, Lateral support suture)
  • Conservative management of Cranial cruciate disease or injuries
  • Pre and post luxating patella repair surgery ( eg: tibial crest transposition and block or wedge recession trochleoplasty
  • Pre and post FHO surgery (Femoral head osteotomy)
  • Hip dysplasia
  • Muscle atrophy (wastage)
  • Acute and chronic pain
  • Degenerative myelopathy
  • Post fracture repair
  • Wound healing
  • All age groups and activity levels can benefit from rehabilitation therapy, from our companion pets to top agility athletes, working dogs to show dogs. Geriatric pets benefit hugely from regular physiotherapy to keep muscles flexible and strong and minimise muscle loss and address any compensation 

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