Why is Veterinary Physiotherapy important?
What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?
Veterinary physiotherapy involves the use of noninvasive rehabilitative techniques, such as massage and stretching, for general maintenance and for the rehabilitation of animals after injury. Similarly to humans, physiotherapy for dogs and horses consists of a variety of specialised therapies intended to aid in injury recovery, chronic condition management, and the preservation of optimal physical function.In order to establish a prognosis and treatment plan, individual animals are examined and assessed using a range of methods for the overall enhancement of recovery, whilst increasing mobility and improving performance.
Common conditions that will benefit from physiotherapy:
- Hip / Elbow dysplasia
- Joint issues
- Back, neck and/or pelvic pain
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Osteoarthritis (OA)
- IVDD
- Neurological disorders
- Kissing spines
- Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain