Delta Veterinary Physiotherapy

31/12/2024

What a year!

I learnt so many new skills this year. I learnt equine kinesiology taping which has been used to great effect to aid gait re-education and more prolonged pain relief and relaxation in patients. I also developed my confidence in presenting and articulating how physiotherapy can benefit all patients to a very large group of vets and vet professionals, with the support of Farnham Veterinary Group.

I had the privilege of meeting so many new patients. Developing a trusting relationship takes some time but they all went from being unsure of treatment, often running away, to falling asleep during the massage. Such a compliment ❤️.

I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year, whatever you get up to in 2025!

28/12/2024

Still have some slots available. See post for more details.

Just over one week to go before Christmas!🎄 🥳

I have a few dates available over Christmas for physiotherapeutic and kinesiology taping treatments.
- Boxing Day in GU12 area ONLY, in the afternoon.
- 27th Dec in Hampshire or Wiltshire
- 28-31st Dec in Surrey, Hampshire or Wiltshire
-1st Jan Unavailable
- 2nd Jan in Surrey ONLY after 3pm

Get in touch by:
Call/text: 07867 631321
Email: [email protected]
DM me on socials

23/12/2024

Immediate before and after treatment benefits - as seen by a physiotherapist

Take a look at the first before and after pictures. Try and figure out why Ignis here seems to look better immediately after her treatment. There a subtle changes to her muscle tone and posture indicating better comfort and relaxation.

The second photo shows just some of the answers to the question. Every time I look at this comparison I am seeing more differences, but I’d say these were the main differences:
- Head and face - reduced triangulation of the eye and reduced tone of facial muscles indicating relaxed emotions.
- Neck - reduced tension of the cranial and dorsal neck muscles. These muscles seem more pronounced in the top photo. She also has a more relaxed and rounder neck posture
- Shoulder - the lateral head of triceps is significantly reduced in tension
- Hindquaters were much softer on palpation and allowed for improved hip posture, the hindquaters look rounder. Her hamstrings may still be slightly hypertonic but significantly improved from prior to treatment.
- Limbs - Better posture resulting in a less “camped under” stance (where the legs are placed underneath the body, rather than on the vertical.
- Palpation - you can’t see it but her muscles are much more comfortable post treatment with reduce reactivity.

Comfort, posture, and wellbeing is so important for our horses to ensure they can perform the tasks we ask of them. Get in touch to see the benefits for yourself by:
Call/text: 07867 631321
Email: [email protected]
Or DM me on socials
I have a few spaces over the holiday period for new and existing patients in Surrey, Hampshire, Wiltshire and surrounding areas.

15/12/2024

Just over one week to go before Christmas!🎄 🥳

I have a few dates available over Christmas for physiotherapeutic and kinesiology taping treatments.
- Boxing Day in GU12 area ONLY, in the afternoon.
- 27th Dec in Hampshire or Wiltshire
- 28-31st Dec in Surrey, Hampshire or Wiltshire
-1st Jan Unavailable
- 2nd Jan in Surrey ONLY after 3pm

Get in touch by:
Call/text: 07867 631321
Email: [email protected]
DM me on socials

06/12/2024

Really useful information from Four Amigos Veterinary Physiotherapy about how and why kinesiology taping can be useful as part of your animals treatment

30/11/2024

Earlier this week I got to meet beautiful Sage.

We are using a combination of massage therapy, laser therapy and target exercise to help manage his hip arthritis and associated compensations. After his first session he looked so much more relaxed and gave me some head rubs.

His owner has reported he’s doing so well immediately after his session too!

24/11/2024

Implementing post surgical laser therapy into Farnham Veterinary Group. So much happens behind the scenes!

23/11/2024

It’s been mild and fairly dry until recently. But now the storms have started and with the mud, rain, and cold we need to prepare our horses a little bit more for a physio session. Here are my top tips:

Having a haynet available: Not only will this keep your horse occupied, but forage breakdown in the hind gut of horses using fermentation; a process which produces a lot of heat. It’s an easy way to help maintain a horse’s temperature during treatment.

Ensuring your horse is clean and dry. Hose off the mud from their legs and use rugs with necks to keep their body dry.

Keep rugs on during treatment: I’ll always move them to access the area needed

A clean and dry stable: This will help them be comfortable and sheltered from the elements

27/10/2024

Unfortunately, winter is here…

It’s cold and dark now, and while we just don’t like the idea, the changing seasons can have a profound effect on our animals musculoskeletal system.

- Less blood flow to extremities and muscles, prolonging recovery time and increasing risk of injury.
- Joints stiffen up and may be sore.
- Shivering overuses muscles, making them fatigue quicker and leading to muscle pain.
- Soft tissues are less elastic and are not as flexible.
- Deep muddy ground can pull tendons, or hard frosty ground can increase risk of concussion injury on feet.

As our attention turns to winter championships and activities, a way to combat these effects is to look to physiotherapeutic techniques such as massage therapy, laser and electrotherapies, and targeted exercise.

Get in touch to discuss how physiotherapy can help your horse or small animal:
Tel/text: 07867 631321
Email: [email protected]
Or DM me on socials

16/10/2024

Well done Roo!

Congratulations to the lovely Roo!!

She has completed her course of rehabilitation with our physiotherapist Hannah.

Following her TPLO surgery she has undergone physio, hydrotherapy and laser therapy to help her regain strength after her operation.

We have some £5 discount vouchers for the first appointment with Hannah so please chat with someone on reception or our vets to see if your pup or cat could benefit from some supportive therapy.

11/10/2024

10/10/2024

Well discussed. We will do everything in our power to help you through the process

06/10/2024

So proud to uphold memberships with both RAMP and IRVAP mentioned in this article.

Give the link a read to find out more about the importance of good education and regulation in this growing industry.

YHC's HOT TOPICThe Importance of Education, Qualifications, and Professional Membership in the UK Equine Therapy IndustryThe equine musculoskeletal therapy sector is a critical part of the UK’s wider equestrian industry, playing a vital role in improving the health, welfare, and performance of hor...

27/09/2024

Last chance to secure the £5 off deal before we go back to full price.

1 equine or small animal physiotherapy appointment available on 29th September, for health, fitness and performance.

Equine kinesiology taping also available.

Near Basingstoke, Farnham, or Guildford only

15/09/2024

Such a useful and fun exercise!

15/09/2024

✨ New Treatment Now Available ✨

I’m pleased to now offer equine kinesiology taping, either as a taping only session and used in conjunction with physiotherapy treatment.

🤔How does it work?🤔
The pull on the tape act on sensory nerves on the skin to increase proprioception, aka body awareness, which helps correct posture and gait abnormalities. This is especially useful for training abdominal and hindlimb engagement.
By stimulating sensory nerves, pain signals are blocked at a spinal cord level. It’s known as the pain gate theory, and it’s exactly the same mechanism by which massage helps to reduce pain.
Finally, the tape lifts the skin and underlying fascia to increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Helping to promote healthy soft tissues.

💪 Conditions that benefit💪
- Pain and inflammation
- Poor lymph/ blood flow
- Muscle and soft tissue tension
- Correcting compensatory posture and gait mechanisms

What to expect:
- Kinesiology tape can be recommended either during a physiotherapy session, or as a taping-only session.
- The session will take up to 1 hour (but typically much less - as only a few strips can be applied at any one time).
- Tape often stays on for 5 days. You can continue to train your horse, but you cannot compete, jump, or use tack which interferes with the tape (e.g. riding when tape has been applied to the back) until it is off. It can be gently removed using baby oil.
- The horse will need to be walked and trotted up before and after every application of tape.
- Horses will need to be brushed clean and dry. Please don’t bath or use showsheen in the few days before a physio or tape session.
- Taping as part of a physiotherapy treatment: £10
- Taping only sessions: £40*

* The horse must have a physiotherapy session prior to a taping only session. This can be from a referral from another therapist*

Get in touch today:
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapist, MRAMP, MIRVAP(VP)(ICH).
Call/text: 07867 631321
Email: [email protected]
DM me on socials

13/09/2024

Look what I’ve been up to 👀. More info coming soon

08/09/2024

Happy
I am sharing my most recent TikTok to highlight why I love the job I do.

To be a part of someone’s journey, which could be recovering from surgery or injury, or improving their performance, is a hugely rewarding experience.

Finding the cause of a problem in an animal which doesn’t speak is difficult, but listening to very subtle changes in the body is very calming and enlightening.