

PHYSIOTHERAPY
Thorough assessment and treatment using a variety of manual techniques, electrotherapies and remedial exercises to address the whole body.
MANUAL THERAPIES
Massage, soft tissue and joint mobilisations form the basis of all treatment. A variety of techniques are adopted to:
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Relieve muscular pain and tension
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Improve flexibility, strength and range of motion
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Improve posture and movement
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Stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage
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Promote well-being and relaxation
I can provide instruction for some simple massage strokes to help your animal to progress between physio treatments.
ELECTROTHERAPIES
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LASER therapy
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PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field)
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Therapeutic ultrasound
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H-Wave
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NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)
A range of evidence based electrotherapies are used to provide pain relief, reduce swelling and oedema, promote tissue healing and improve muscle tone. These therapies may be applied during a routine maintenance visit or as a course of treatment for a specific injury.
Equipment is available for hire for use between physio treatments. Please see prices for details.
REMEDIAL EXERCISE
Rehabilitative exercises are key to your animal's progress through a physiotherapy programme. Carefully targeted exercises can help to;
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Improve muscle condition and tone
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Optimise tissue healing
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Address compensations and gait abnormalities
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Relieve pain
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Improve quality of movement
Advice on management changes to support your animals recovery is provided, delivering a fully comprehensive physiotherapy programme.
KINESIOTAPING
Kinesiotape can provide support, stimulation and pain relief to muscles, joints and connective tissue. It can be applied in a number of ways to;
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Improve posture and movement
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Reduce pain and swelling
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Promote proprioception
Taping applications typically last 2-3 days. Tape and instructions can be provided for reapplication where appropriate.
Please contact me if you would like more details of the benefits of kinesiotaping, or visit Rocktape.