Canine Physiotherapy with Lynsey

Canine physiotherapy can be used for performance and sporting dogs or to rehabilitate those who have had an injury or need surgical intervention for a musculoskeletal or neurological issue.

Physiotherapy can also be incredibly supportive of our elderly dogs that may be starting to suffer with arthritis or other age related joint pain. 

Sporting and Performance Canine Physiotherapy

• Maintain optimum muscle tone
• Improved strength and flexibility
• Correct Movement patterns
• Injury prevention
• Optimise performance
• Preparation for competition or the working season 

Canine Physiotherapy for Injury or Surgical Rehabilitation

• Support healing and recovery
• Reduce pain and inflammation
• Reduce compensatory actions 

Canine Physiotherapy for Elderly Dogs 

• Reduce pain and discomfort
• Therapeutic exercises that target areas of weakness
• Improve muscle tone and prevent areas of weakening muscles 

Typical canine physiotherapy session - Treatment and Modalities 

Every dogs individual physiotherapy requirements will differ so a tailored programme will be set for your dog, but a canine physiotherapists techniques consist of:

• Gait and palpation assessment 
• Massage
• Electrotherapy - LASER, Pulsed Magnetic Electric Field Therapy, Heat and Cold Therapy
• Stretching
• Remedial Exercises
• Prescribing Home Exercises 
  

Permission from your dog's vet is required for Canine Physiotherapists to legally allow us to assess and treat them (Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966). This ensures that your dog is suitable for physiotherapy and the treatment we plan to give them. Before booking your session, please click here and click here to download the forms, fill them in and send them to Lynsey@ctfa.co.uk. For any questions, please call her on 07779 586341.

The cost of canine physiotherapy might be covered under your pet insurance policy. Please contact your provider or refer to your policy documents for more information.