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VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY TREATMENT TECHNIQUES AND MODALITIES. 

Our treatment approaches... 

MANUAL THERAPIES

Manual therapy techniques utilise a hands on approach to manipulate tissue and joints and comprises 80% of treatment. Not only do our hands allow us to effectively treat soft tissue it helps guide our treatment approach by being able to feel and gauge the response of underlying tissue. 

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MASSAGE

Massage utilises a range of light, deep and stimulatory hands on techniques to manipulate tissue.

  • Relieves pain.

  • Encourages blood flow. 

  • Stimulates lymphatic system.

  • Improves recovery.
     

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STRETCHING

Stretching involves taking the muscles pas their natural resting length which allows for elongation of tissues. 

  • Increases tissue extensibility. 

  • Reduces pain.

  • Increases stride length.

  • Reduces muscle tightness. 
     

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JOINT MOBILISATION

Joint mobilisations involves a therapists hands generating a passive low-force movement of a joint.

  • Improve joint range of motion. 

  • Encourage synovial fluid production.

  • Enhances flexibility.

  • Reduces pain.  

ELECTROTHERAPIES

Electrotherapies are beneficial in some cases to compliment manual techniques used and therefore can make up 10% of treatment. This is because some modalities can have a more deeper effect than some hands on techniques and therefore highlight their efficacy particularly during rehabilitation of injuries.

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LASER

Laser offers pain relief and stimulates cells by the light reaching into mitochondria allowing the cell to create energy and enhance function whilst blocking pain signals. 

  • Reduces pain.

  • Enhances wound healing. 

  • Modulates inflammation. 

  • Reduces muscle tightness.

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NMES

Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) generates an artificial muscle contraction by mimicking natural processes of a muscle contraction. 

  • Induces muscle growth. 

  • Helps enhance neuromuscular functions. 

  • Prevents muscle wastage.  

  • Improves circulation and lymphatic flow. 
     

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PEMF

Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) up-regulates cells to improve their function by altering cell voltages and releasing calcium, leading to a cascade of effects. 

  • Reduces pain. 

  • Helps bone heal. 

  • Enhances neural pathways. 

  • Reduces oedema. 

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TENS

Transcutaneous electrical neuromuscular stimulation (TENS) provides temporary pain relief by releasing endorphins which work to inhibit the production of substance P which contributes to pain. 

  • Provides temporary pain relief.

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HEAT THERAPY

Heat therapy works by increasing tissue temperature in which the body naturally responds by widening blood vessels to increase blood flow. 

  • Enhances circulation. 

  • Reduces pain. 

  • Reduces muscle tightness. 

  • Increases tissue extensibility.

REMEDIAL EXERCISE

Remedial exercises are highly effective for improving an animals musculoskeletal health when combined with manual techniques. Although 10% of treatment sessions will comprise of exercise prescription and demonstration, these exercises are left as home work for owners to help maintain and improve the animal musculoskeletally between physiotherapy appointments. 

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EQUINE GROUND EXERCISES

Exercises on the ground are particularly beneficial for early stages of rehabilitation & to improve posture which can be easily slotted into your horses normal routine.

Exercises include:

  • Weight shifting​.

  • Caudal tail pulls.

  • Dynamic mobilisation exercises. ​

  • Belly lifts & pelvic tucks. 

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IN-HAND & RIDDEN EXERCISES

In-hand and ridden exercises require more control of the horses body, are more advanced strengthening exercises and allow for progression onto faster gaits. 

Exercises include:

  • Long reining/Lunging. 

  • Ridden work. 

  • Pole work. 

  • Backing up.

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CANINE EXERCISES

Exercises can easily be slotted into your dogs routine or training schedule for overall strengthening of the musculoskeletal system. 

Exercises include:

  • Weight shifting. 

  • Slow lead walking. 

  • Passive range of motion. 

  • Pole work. 

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Qualificiation/certification for complementary therapies has been obtained through continued professional development (CPD) helping to keep up to date with recent research and new modalities/techniques proving to be effective alongside traditional veterinary physiotherapy approaches. 

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KINESIOLOGY TAPE

Kinesiology tape uses self-adhesive stretchy tape in various configurations to help support the natural processes of the musculoskeletal system and can provide its effects over several days. 

  • Reduces pain.

  • Decompresses tight muscles.

  • Enhances lympahtic drainage.

  • Supports joints. 

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FASCIA EDGE TOOL

The fascial edge tool has an innovative design (shaped like a spoon) to help support manual myofascial release and has the ability to treat deeper fascia by gliding around anatomical structures.. 

  • Re-hydrates fascia.

  • Prevent fascial restrictions.

  • Reduces scar tissue. 

  • Provides pain relief. 

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