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Physiotherapy Services

Working closely with veterinary practitioners and nurses involved in your pet's care I aim to provide assessment and treatment sessions that enhance your animal’s rehabilitation and recovery. If your animal is experiencing pain from a musculoskeletal condition, has undergone surgery or is suffering from a neurological condition then physiotherapy may help.

Please feel free to call me to assess if your pet may benefit from a physiotherapy assessment and treatment.

Current physiotherapy clinics are held at:

• Wylies Veterinary Centre, Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex
• Ivy Lodge Veterinary Centre, Nags Head Lane, Upminster Essex
• House and Jackson Veterinary Clinic, Blackmore, Essex
• The Veterinary Practice, Braintree, Essex
• Hainault Hydrotherapy Centre, Hainault, Essex.

If your pet requires a home visit or stable yard visit then this can be arranged.

Conditions appropriate for physiotherapy include:

Spinal dysfunctions (back pain; disc related disease; osteoarthritis; equine check ups)

Joint problems (degenerative joint disease; arthritis; pain; injury)

Post surgical rehabilitation (orthopaedic - joint or spinal surgery or neurological       surgery)

Muscular strains

Neurological conditions (CDRM, FCE)

Sports or working injuries

Performance difficulties

Veterinary consent is obtained before any animal undertakes veterinary physiotherapy. Referrals may be direct from your veterinary surgeon or by direct contact from yourself.

Through effective communication with your veterinary surgeon and physiotherapist, your animal’s condition will be managed holistically to promote effective management. Your veterinary surgeon will be kept informed of your animal’s progress throughout it’s treatment.

All sessions are catered for the individual characteristics of your pet. From the first session trust is obtained by good handling and appreciation of your animal’s condition. If you are concerned that your animal may not tolerate physiotherapy due to behavioural problems then please discuss this with Sarah as often, given the correct environmental situation many pets learn to enjoy their physiotherapy treatment.

Any questions you may have as an owner will be answered and you will gain an insight into your animal’s condition and how it can be managed.

Insurance
Many insurance companies appreciate the role of physiotherapy within your pet's care. Depending on your policy your insurance provider may cover the cost. Please see individual policies as appropriate. Reports are provided for insurance claims as required.