Canine Physiotherapy
All canine sessions are currently based at Dragon Court Business Park, 168-170 Skipton Road, Harrogate, HG1 4PS. We currently do not offer home visits for canine physio.
Physiotherapy can play a key role in canine health and wellbeing for many reasons:
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Pain relief and management. Massage and joint manipulation can reduce pain and inflammation whilst improving joint range of motion.
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Accelerates post op recovery time and reduces the chance of secondary complications.
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Improves mobility.
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Strengthens muscles and prevents muscle atrophy.
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Supports chronic conditions like arthritis.
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Enhances well-being and quality of life.
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Prevents injuries in active dogs.
Before we can get you booked in, we will need a referral form signing by your vet. Click here to download a copy.
Each session includes an assessment of your dog which is done by watching the animal move and feeling all the tissues to help determine any issues and/or compensations the animal has. After a thorough assessment, we will create a treatment plan combining manual therapies like massage and stretching with electrotherapies like LASER.
Owners can do a lot with their dogs at home to increase the well-being of their pet, therefore, a remedial exercise plan is prescribed by the veterinary physiotherapist for the owner to do at home. Each exercise plan is specific to the individual requirements of the dog and each exercise will be demonstrated to you by the physiotherapist.
MASSAGE
A massage helps a dog by improving physical comfort, mental relaxation, and mobility.
It releases tight muscles and soft tissues which are often cause stiffness. Massage improves joint mobility and stimulates blood flow which reduces swelling and inflammation and increases the rate of healing.
LASER
Laser therapy is an non-invasive treament which uses photobiomodulation (light) to stimualte cellular activity and increase the rate of healing. It is also a great pain relief as well as reducing inflammation and improving circulation.
This can be great for dogs who cannot take pain killers due to other health issues.
STRETCHING
Stretching helps to improve flexibility and improves joint range of motion by lengthening the soft tissues surrounding a joint. It also increases circulation and prevents injury by lowering the risk of muscle strains.
REMEDIAL EXERCISE PROGRAM
This bit is for you owners! REP is your dogs homework. We will prescribe some exercises for you to do at home inbetween your sessions which will help improve your dogs flexibility, mobility and muscle strength.
