Benefits of Animal Physiotherapy

Animal Physiotherapy relieves pain and enhances recovery in both companion and performance animals, and is important in
the prevention, cure and rehabilitation of most injuries, degenerative conditions and surgeries.

• Post-surgery rehabilitation
• Arthritis
• Muscle and joint strengthening
• Pre-surgery conditioning
• Competition preparation and recovery massage

 

What Animal Physiotherapy Entails

Animal Physiotherapy involves the use of manual techniques such as joint mobilisation, massage, stretching and trigger point release.

A major part of successful rehabilitation is through the provision of education and exercise programs from your Animal Physiotherapist.  This will enable you to facilitate the recovery and management of your animal’s condition at home to achieve optimal recovery.

• Dry needling is another useful technique to alleviate painful trigger points (muscle knots).
• Hydrotherapy through the use of the underwater treadmill is a great adjunct to treatment that we can offer, to encourage improved weight bearing.  Combined rehabilitation packages are available.
• Splints, harnesses, booties and carts can be supplied to facilitate mobility problems.