FAQs

As per the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 2015, veterinary consent is required prior to any assessment or treatment for any pre-existing conditions or rehabilitation post illness, injury, or surgery. With your consent through the above form, I will contact your veterinary practice and obtain the required consent. 

In cases of routine musculoskeletal maintenance or sports massage for healthy animals with no underlying conditions this is not legally required, however I still require your consent for me to contact your veterinary practice in case additional information is required or to send notes post-appointment. 

Ideally have a flat area to trot up your horse for assessment

Ideally I'll watch your dog move somewhere flat and straight so think of somewhere for this to take place (if possible)

Freedom also hints to the 5 freedoms that we should all strive to provide to all animals in our care. Welfare must always remain our highest priority, and physiotherapy care to keep our animals feeling their best is part of this 

As we all know, daily life puts a lot of physical stress on the body. Can you remember the last time that knee didn't ache after a long walk, or you back wasn't sore after bending down all day? The only difference is that they can't tell us when something is hurting, therefore we must be proactive and attentive to ensure any pain they feel is managed effectively and does not reoccur. Just like in people, our older animals get stiff and many will have arthritis in their joints, so treating this can aid them in living many more painfree years with you out walking and doing what they enjoy!

Physiotherapy also acts as a preventative meaure, if our animals' muscles are strong and working effectively, their body is in a much better place and significantly less likely to become injured or to joint develop problems later in life, as they've been supported and cared for from a young age. 

Therefore physiotherapy can help keep your animal as fit and healthy as possibly, spotting areas of weakness before they become a problem, properly conditioning your animal for the work it's doing, and safely rehabilititating your pet back to optimum health post injury.