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Ratcliffe Referrals Veterinary Physiotherapy Veterinary physiotherapy specialising in equine and canine post operative rehabilitation and sports m

20/01/2025

17/12/2024

HE HAS BEEN FOUND.

Buzz is still missing from Ickwell! Please share and report any sightings.

01/12/2024

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12/11/2024

23/09/2024

Joey the Yorkie Poodle cross has been coming to us to strengthen his hind limbs and improve his joint range of motion. Joey can be a bit nervous so we take the sessions at his pace💛 If you have a nervous dog and are interested in hydrotherapy, contact us 📧

14/09/2024

Frankie the Dachshund visits us to manage his intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) conservatively 🤎The treadmill is a great way to stimulate peripheral nerves and improve proprioception. Frankie’s condition is mild so it’s managed with physical therapy alongside conventional analgesia 🐾 What a cutie he is 🥰

14/09/2024

Frank the Romanian Rescue dog has started hydrotherapy with us to build his stamina, improve muscle mass and hindlimb range of motion. How could you resist that face 🥰

16/08/2024

We’ve had a spruce up outside of the clinic! A big thank you to my Dad and Uncle Dave for our new ramp 🥰 The ground has also been levelled. This will make it easier for dogs to access the clinic especially our golden oldies and post-op patients 🐾

30/07/2024

Beautiful day at the clinic 🥰 Thank you to my amazing, supportive clients and referring vets for making this past month our busiest yet!

30/07/2024

Jazz the Border Collie has started hydrotherapy with us to manager her osteoarthritis 🩵 Jazz was completely non weight bearing on her right forelimb, but after a few sessions and some new pain relief from her vet she’s started to use her leg as normal. We hope to stimulate muscle strengthening to reverse the atrophy to her shoulder and allow her to enjoy her walks again 🐾

20/06/2024

12/06/2024

13/05/2024

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Little Field, Kiln Lane, Clophill
Bedford
MK454DA

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http://www.ratcliffereferrals.co.uk/

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Intervertebral Disc Disease Rehabilitation

Honey was referred to us for physiotherapy and hydrotherapy following an acute episode of Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD). Honey underwent a hemilaminectomy surgery to relieve the pressure on her spinal cord. Unfortunately, this left her unable to stand independently or to walk. We are so pleased with Honey’s progress to-date. Within just two hydrotherapy sessions she has regained ambulatory status! She is now able to stand and walk independently- although a little bit wobbly. We hope this will improve throughout her rehabilitation. Honey’s owners have been so dedicated to her home exercise plan, undoubtedly aiding in her recovery. Keep up the good work, Honey!🩵 #ivddsurvivor #ivddrecovery #ivddawareness #veterinaryphysiotherapy #caninehydrotherapy #caninerehabilitation

#Musclemonday 🐎✨ The Rhomboideus functions to elevate the shoulder and neck. It also serves to adduct the forelimb. It extends from the poll to the withers. Like & Share 😊

#Musclemonday 🐎✨ The Latissimus Dorsi originates caudally and extends cranially, inserting upon the humerus. It's function is to flex the shoulder joint, drawing the limb caudally 🐎 Like & Share 😊

#Musclemonday 🐎✨ As the name suggests, the TRIceps Brachii has three heads. The long, lateral and medial. Each has its own origin, however they all come together to insert onto the olecranon ☠️ It's function is to flex the shoulder joint and extend the elbow. Like & Share 😊

#Musclemonday 🐎✨ Designed to refresh the memory of musculoskeletal professionals and assist students in training to be veterinary physiotherapists🎓📚 This week we are looking at the Splenius. This muscle runs from the mid wither and extends cranially to the poll. Splenius is predisposed to strain and injury in disciplines such as dressage where an outline is maintained. This is why it is important to keep a varied training routine to avoid excess stress on these structures. Like & Share 😊

#Musclemonday 🐎✨ Designed to refresh the memory of musculoskeletal professionals and assist students in training to be veterinary physiotherapists🎓📚 The Serratus Ventralis is composed of two parts; the thoracic and the cervical. Its function is to suspend the trunk and raise the neck when the forelimb is fixed. Like & Share 😊

#Musclemonday 🐎✨ Designed to refresh the memory of musculoskeletal professionals and assist students in training to be veterinary physiotherapists🎓📚 This week is the Trapezius. The trapezius is responsible for elevating the shoulder. It draws it caudodorsally and craniodorsally. Like & Share 😊

🐕Canine Enrichment 🐶 Keeping your dog mentally stimulated doesn’t have to mean hours of walking and tennis ball throwing 🎾 Excessive exercise can be detrimental in a puppy’s development and in some instance can lead to joint damage 🦴 Some ideas include: chew toys, puzzles and licky mats. Here, Ralph is kindly demonstrating the use of a licky mat with a liver paste. This will keep his mind occupied and out of trouble 😊

🐾During spinal assessment, the epaxial muscles and vertebral joints are palpated. This video is an example of muscle spasm upon palpation of the epaxial musculature which is indicative of muscular pain or discomfort. This was likely a result of this little dog twinging his back out on his walk. This case was relieved with simple massage techniques and upon re-palpation there was a great difference in the tissue response 😊 *Posted with owner’s permission*

Fabulous (and tiring!) day fence judging at Moreton Morrell hosting BE90 and BE100 🐎 Some spectacular horses and riders🤩

Dissertation Data Analysis

Final trot up completed this morning for my dissertation, now to analyse all the data! 🐎Only 72 videos to go!🎥🎓

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Ratcliffe Referrals Veterinary Physiotherapy provides a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service to equine and canine patients in and around Bedfordshire. Imogen Ratcliffe is a BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy graduate affiliated with the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP). Imogen carries suitable private and public liability insurance and has extensive experience with equine and canine patients.