What Is Veterinary Physiotherapy?

Veterinary physiotherapy is a form of therapy aimed at improving the quality of life, performance, and comfort of animals. It involves a detailed assessment of your animal’s physical condition and aims to reduce pain, restore mobility, and rehabilitate injuries.

Physiotherapy can be beneficial for animals of all ages, from young, active pets to older animals experiencing mobility issues.

Amy’s treatments begin with a full static and dynamic assessment, including palpation and range of motion evaluation. Based on these assessments, Amy determines the most effective treatment plan, which may include manual therapies (such as massage, stretching, joint mobilisation) and electrotherapies (including TENS, LASER therapy, NMES, etc.).
Following treatment, Amy may prescribe remedial exercises to improve strength, mobility, and functionality, ensuring the best possible recovery for your animal.

All of our treatments aim to reduce any discomfort your animal may be experiencing and improve their performance and quality of life.

A veterinary physiotherapist treating a horse during an equine physiotherapy session.

For horses, Amy specialises in performance enhancement, injury rehabilitation, and pain relief. Our equine physiotherapy services address common issues like osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and back pain, helping your horse stay in optimal condition.

A black dog looking up at the veterinary physiotherapist during a physiotherapy appointment.

From joint issues to post-surgical recovery, our canine physiotherapy services focus on restoring your dog’s mobility and comfort. Amy works with a range of conditions including arthritis, soft tissue injuries, and neurological disorders, ensuring your dog’s recovery and well-being.

For both Equine and Canine Physiotherapy

Our Treatments

A veterinary physiotherapist examining a black dog during a treatment session.

Manual therapies are used to reduce muscular tension, increase joint mobility, and improve circulation for faster healing and pain relief. Manual therapies include massage, joint mobilisation, stretching, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and passive range of motion.

Manual Therapies

A close-up of an electrotherapy device on a horse's back.

Electrotherapies

Electrotherapies are effective in reducing inflammation and increasing blood flow, optimising healing at the cellular level. This type of treatment includes Class 3b LASER Therapy, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation, Heat Therapy, PEME Therapy (Pulsed Electromagnetic Energy).

Amy also offers Kinesiology Taping to help with blood flow, reducing inflammation and pain, and stimulating weaker muscles.

A veterinary physiotherapist demonstrating treatment for a horse by the horse stretching its next towards her.

Exercise Prescription

A tailored exercise program is developed for your animal, focusing on their unique needs based on the assessment findings. Programs include Core Stability, Muscle Strength, Proprioception, Weightbearing, Gait Re-Education, and Flexibility and Joint Mobility.