benefits of physio
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.
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
- Any joint dysfunction,tendon strain or ligament sprain
- Pre and post cranial cruciate surgery (eg:TPLO, TTA, Lateral support suture)
- Conservative management of cranial cruciate 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 ostectomy)
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Muscle atrophy (wastage)
- Acute and chronic pain
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Wobbler syndrome, Lumbosacral disease, IVDD conservative management and post spinal surgery
- Reduced mobility, weakness and pain in older pets
- 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.
