Veterinary Physiotherapy.

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Veterinary Physiotherapy.

Is the application of Physical therapy on animals utilising various techniques- physiotherapy is an assessment driven science concerned with maximising

Movement potential.
Performance.
Prevention of injury.
Treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
Rehabilitation.
Conditioning and endurance training.

Where damage or dysfunction has occurred physiotherapy modalities can be used to hook into the spontaneous recovery period, optimising the healing environment and promoting tissue healing and repair, assisting in a better quality of heal to effectively restore, maintain and enhance mobility, form and function, independence and performance.

All treatments are carried out with the consent of the patient, owner and referring veterinary surgeon.

Hydrotherapy.

Is a form of physiotherapy utilising aqua therapy.

The physical properties of water

Density.
Buoyancy.
Hydrostatic pressure.
Viscosity.
Resistance.
Surface tension.

If utilised correctly these properties can be used with great results for aqua / physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Conditions that can benefit from aquatic therapy include rehabilitation after orthopaedic surgery for

Fractures.
OCD.
Cruciate ligament ruptures.
Patella luxation.
Hip joint replacement.
Rehabilitation after neurological injury.
Intervertebral disc surgery.
Degenerative myelopathy.
Muscle strengthening and improving joint function in conditions such as arthritis, spondylosis and hip dysplasia, to name but a few.

Veterinary Physiotherapist work alongside and in conjunction with your Veterinary Surgeon and adhere to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006.