Canine Physiotherapy

Just like us humans, dogs can suffer from a wide variety of conditions. Canine physiotherapy involves the treatment of injury and musculoskeletal conditons through a variety of manual and electrical therapies. Treatments aim to relieve muscle tension and spasm, address soft tissue injury, relieve any compensatory effects.

There are many signs that can reveal there is an issue with your pet:

Stiffness
Difficulty getting up and down
Pain
Behavioural changes
Shortened stride
Gait alterations
Uncharacteristic behaviour
Unwilling to be touched/groomed
Reluctance to exercise/play
Showing signs of lameness

Benefits of Canine Physiotherapy

Neurological problems
Post surgery rehabilitation
Hip/elbow dysplasia
Age related problems
Soft tissue injuries
Muscle atrophy
Post exercise stiffness
Aid fracture healing
Wound healing
Weight loss
Arthritis
DJD
Stiffness
Sports/performance injuries
Maintenance of elderly pets