How can Physiotherapy help my pet?

How can physiotherapy help your  pet.?

Physiotherapy takes  a scientific approach  to rehabilitation from injury, surgery or illness. The aims of physiotherapy are to reduce pain and restore optimum function. Physiotherapists use a whole-body approach to the health of your pet. We may use manual  therapy, electrotherapy, targeted exercises, specific facilitation techniques, education,  environmental assessment and advice to help.

When is Physiotherapy needed?

Any pet who has had surgery, injury, or been diagnosed with an illness  which has changed how they move, can benefit from Physiotherapy.

How do I access physiotherapy.

All animals must have Veterinary consent before  Physiotherapy. This is a simple form for your vet to complete. The only exception to this is healthy competition animals who can be treated for maintenance. A telephone triage a will  be carried out to ensure there is no need for veterinary input.

Physiotherapy is provided  by our Chartered Physiotherapist Jill Hall

About  Jill

Jill is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a post graduate diploma in Veterinary Physiotherapy. This means she can treat both humans and animals. Jill holds the highest level of qualification for Physiotherapists within the veterinary industry.

Jill is registered with the HCPC and a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. and their special interest group ACPAT. This means she adheres to a strict code of conduct , including the requirement to do regular professional development to keep up to date with advances in the profession.

Jill has been a Physiotherapist for over 30 years and brings a wealth of  skill and experience from her NHS work  to her Veterinary Physiotherapy work. Her special interest is the rehabilitation of clients with neurological disease. She also has a soft spot for our older clients having a dog with arthritis herself, the lovely Bella.