Common Conditions Treated
We offer clinical assessments and evidence-based treatment tailored to your dog’s needs, with a structured plan from assessment through to recovery.
- Arthritis and age-related mobility changes
Hip dysplasia and other joint conditions
Cruciate ligament injuries, including post-surgical rehabilitation (e.g. TPLO or TTA)
Tendon and ligament injuries
Spinal injuries and neurological conditions, including intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
Back pain associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction
Soft tissue and muscle injuries
Post-injury or post-surgical rehabilitation, including support following orthopaedic or spinal surgery
Support for wound healing and post-surgical recovery
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If you’re unsure whether physiotherapy is right for your dog, feel free to contact us.
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Our Treatment Approaches
The therapies below outline some of the treatments used within our canine physiotherapy service. Each treatment plan is tailored to your dog’s individual condition, lifestyle, and needs.
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All treatments are provided in accordance with veterinary consent where required and in line with professional guidelines.
Manual Therapy
Electrotherapies
Manual therapy uses a range of hands-on techniques such as soft tissue massage, myofascial release, passive stretching, and joint mobilisations. These techniques aim to reduce pain, improve joint range of motion, enhance circulation, and relieve muscle tension. Manual therapy can also support lymphatic drainage and promote relaxation, which is particularly beneficial in injury rehabilitation, post-operative care, and in dogs with chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis.
Electrotherapy is used to support pain management, muscle function, and tissue healing. Within our practice, we useTENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation). TENS works primarily by modulating pain signals and stimulating the release of endorphins (the body's natural pain relief chemicals). NMES is used to elicit muscle contractions, helping to maintain or rebuild muscle mass, improve strength, and prevent disuse atrophy (muscle wasting), particularly following injury or surgery. These therapies are carefully selected and integrated into a broader rehabilitation programme based on your dog’s clinical needs.
Exercise Therapy
Laser Therapy
Exercise therapy is essential for restoring strength, coordination, balance, and functional movement. Individualised rehabilitation programmes are designed following a thorough assessment and may include at home exercises to work towards your physiotherapy goals. At home exercises are important to maintain or progress the mobility, strength and balance between physiotherapy sessions to help support your dog's comfort and progress in the most efficient way. Programmes are progressed gradually to ensure safe and effective recovery, whether your dog is returning to activity following surgery, recovering from injury, or managing a long-term condition. Clear guidance is provided to support ongoing exercise at home, helping to maintain progress between sessions.
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a non-invasive treatment used to support pain relief, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in dogs. It works at a cellular level by stimulating energy production within cells (ATP), helping to improve circulation, reduce swelling, and accelerate tissue repair. This makes it particularly beneficial for both acute injuries and longer-term conditions. Laser therapy may be beneficial in: - Arthritis and joint pain - Hip and elbow dysplasia - Soft tissue injuries (sprains, strains) - Post-operative recovery - Wound healing and skin conditions
Insurance Referrals Welcome
If your dog is insured, physiotherapy treatment may be covered under your policy. We are happy to work with insurance providers and can provide all the necessary documentation to support your claim.
Please check your individual insurance policy for coverage details.
To book an appointment or discuss any questions you may have, please contact us.