​Common conditions that physiotherapy can support with for dogs are (but not limited to):

- Stifle (knee) disorders (such as cruciate ligament rupture, patella luxation or arthritis)

- Dysplasia (such as hip or elbow)

- Spinal conditions (such as arthritis, postural issues due to pain, IVDD, ANNPE, FCE, disc irritation)

- Neurological conditions (such as IVDD/ANNPE/FCE, DM, vestibular disease)

- Post-Surgical conditions (such as soft tissue, orthopaedic or neurological)

- "Prehab" (rehabilitation to delay or even prevent need for surgery, or to condition/strengthen for improved post-operative outcome)

- Pain management 

- Age-related changes associated with the ageing animal, such as struggling to complete daily tasks, stiff movements, reduced balance, reluctance to jump on furniture

 

What do sessions consist of?

- Thorough subjective and objective assessment

- Manual techniques such as joint or soft tissue mobilisations, massage, trigger point release, myofascial release, stretches etc

- Electrotherapies such as TENS device, muscle stimulation device, Class 3b LASER, Photizo LED light therapy device

- Tailored exercise programme completed in session with equipment, and one to be completed at home

- Gait re-education

- Advice to manage your animal's condition between physiotherapy sessions