services

assessment:

During your dog’s initial assessment I will complete a thorough subjective and objective assessment which may include the following elements:

• Subjective history (taken from you as the owner)

• Static assessment - assessing posture, alignment and weight distribution.

• Palpation - assessing for heat, tenderness, swelling, muscle tone and imbalance.

• ROM - assessing the range of movement to identify potential restrictions, in your dog’s joints.

• Neuro assessment (where clinically indicated)

• Dynamic assessment - assessing your dog’s gait pattern and movement, during walk/trot.

• Functional assessment - observing your dog doing its normal activities (i.e. standing up/lying down/climbing on the sofa).

treatment:

Depending on your dog’s clinical presentation and assessment findings, I will select appropriate treatment techniques to form a tailored treatment plan to address your dog’s clinical needs. These may include any of the following:

• Manual Techniques

• Electrotherapies

• Rehab & remedial exercises

• Provision of tailored Home exercise programmes

• Walking/exercise advice 

• Home environmental adaptation advice 

MANUAL TECHNIQUES

Massage, PROM & Stretching are techniques used within Physiotherapy sessions to reduce pain & tension, improve tissue extensibility and maintain joint range of movement, to improve your dog’s overall movement and function.