CANINE PHYSIOTHERAPHY
Physiotherapy can be beneficial to pets, working and sporting dogs to relieve and alleviate any issues within the soft tissues and musculature. Physiotherapy can also help to improve joint range of movement, function and reduce pain. Physiotherapy can help to aid injuries, wounds and chronic conditions within the canine to accelerate the healing process, reduce scar formations and slows down the degenerative condition within the dog.
Maintenance physiotherapy can be beneficial to the sporting, agility and working dogs. This helps to maintain optimum performance; help maintain fitness levels and to identify and treat smaller issues before larger issues occur. This will help reduce the risk of injury and avoid problems becoming chronic.
Amy Stone Veterinary Physiotherapy aims to identify and treat canines to a high standard to promote a good wellbeing, improve muscle engagement, restore/maintain correct locomotion and to ensure the dog is comfortable throughout.
Common signs of potential discomfort/injury which are a change to the canine’s general demeanour and condition are:
Lameness/Stiffness/Swelling/Heat
Muscle Atrophy/Muscle Asymmetry
Behavioural changes
Weight shifting
Nail Scuffing
Reluctant to exercise
Poor Performance
Postural changes/not sitting square
Common reason for physiotherapy treatment, but are not limited to are:
Routine Treatments
Stiffness
Age related issues
Muscle atrophy/asymmetry
Weakness
Muscle strains, tendons and ligaments
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
Wounds & Reducing Scar Tissue
Reducing oedema and pain
Osteoarthritis
Hip/Elbow Dysplasia
Medial Patellar Luxation
Cruciate Ligament Disease
Femoral head removal/hip replacements
Spinal Surgeries
Neurological Conditions