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Tails & Trails Veterinary Physiotherapy
Offering veterinary physiotherapy services in North Kent and surrounding areas
What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?
Veterinary physiotherapy is a science based profession, which takes an holistic approach following veterinary referral.
All sessions begin with an initial assessment which consists of a static and dynamic assessment, palpation, neurological assessment and an introductory massage. Following on from the assessment a treatment plan will be established. Treatment sessions will be made up of a variety of physiotherapeutic techniques.
Physiotherapeutic Techniques:
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Manual therapies: massage, myofascial release
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Electrotherapies: pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, TENS, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, infrared therapy
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Remedial exercise: pole work, lunging, weight shifting
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Rehabilitation plans
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Management advice
Indications for veterinary physiotherapy:
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Arthritis management
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Following orthopedic surgery e.g. cranial cruciate rupture repair, patella luxation
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Strength and conditioning training
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Management of a musculoskeletal condition e.g. hip dysplasia, kissing spines
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Sacroiliac dysfunction management
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Neurological injury or disease e.g. intervertebral disc disease, fibrocartilaginous embolism
Benefits of Veterinary Physiotherapy
Reduces pain
Rehabilitation
Improves performance
Reduce injury