The aim of Physiotherapy is to maintain mobility, function, performance and, therefore an acceptable quality of life for the animal.
Physiotherapy can be used to assist in the treatment of the following conditions;
- Injuries to muscles, tendons or ligaments
- Osteoarthritis
- Pre and post orthopaedic surgical procedures
- Spinal Surgery
- Cruciate Repair
- Luxating Patella
- Fracture Repair
- Neurological conditions
- Weight management
- Wound repair
- Maintenance of performance in sporting/ agility animals
- Reduced function, stiffness and muscle weakness in older animals
- Proprioceptive training
- Management of pain
- Tendon injuries
Techniques used for treatment include;
- Massage
- Range of Motion and Joint Manipulations
- Manipulation of Soft Tissue
- Trigger Point Release
- Electrotherapy modalities including
- Neuromuscular stimulation
- Red Phototherapy
- Blue Phototherapy
- Ultrasound
- Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy
- Stretches
- Proprioceptive Exercises
- Hot / Cold Therapies