Injuries
Osteoarthritis
Pre & post-surgery care
Wound repair
Age-related conditions
Competition maintenance
Neurological conditions
Weight loss management
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Veterinary physiotherapy takes many forms including manual therapies, electrotherapy and prescription based exercises. The aim is to reduce pain and restore the body's function after injury or illness. All programmes are designed on an individual basis to best suit the needs of the animal through their rehabilitation.
Manual Therapy
This therapy consists of various techniques including massage, myofascial release to:
Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy (PMFT)
PMFT creates cellular changes via the use of dynamic magnets to stimulate the body's repair process. This modality can be used for:
Phototherapy (Laser)
Through the use of blue or red light high emitting diodes, energy from the light is transferred to the tissues, inducing chemical changes at cellular level or as a form of thermal therapy. Phototherapy can aid with:
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
This modality induces the contraction of muscles through a small electrical current, to mobilise the muscle to aid with:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Through the use of stimulation, this modality the sensory nerves, which can result in an endorphin release within the body. This form of electrotherapy is primarily used for pain relief.