Lucy Walsh Veterinary Physiotherapy

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Lucy Walsh Veterinary Physiotherapy

Fully insured veterinary physiotherapist (IMSc) and NAVP accredited. Certified Equinology EEBW

05/12/2025

Just a quick note to say I am away until Monday 15th December getting some much needed winter sun ☀️🌴🇪🇬
Replies to messages will be slower than usual. See you all soon 🫶🏼🐶🐴

29/11/2025

Just a quick note to say I’m now (pretty much!) fully booked until mid-January 🫣🤯

I’m officially at full capacity, which unfortunately means I’ll be closing my books to new clients unless they come via veterinary/behaviour referral.

This is such a wonderful position to be in, and I’m incredibly grateful for every single one of my clients for keeping me this busy and supported ❤️

Happy rainy Saturday everyone! 🌧️🐾

19/11/2025

🐶 Coat Pattern Changes & Back Pain in Dogs🐶

This week, Chief gave us a visual reminder of how closely the coat can reflect what’s happening underneath the surface — especially in dogs with back pain.

When a dog is experiencing discomfort along the spine, we often see subtle coat changes over the painful region. These can include:
✨ Changes in hair direction (zig zagging) or “swirls” caused by underlying muscle tension
✨ Areas of coat that appear flatter or rougher due to altered movement patterns or guarding
✨ Localised thinning where muscles have been tight or overworked
✨ Sharper contrast in markings because the fascia and superficial muscle layers are under more strain

1 week apart, Chief’s coat appears much smoother, more symmetrical and less “zigzag like” — a visible reflection of how much his thoracolumbar discomfort has reduced. As his back pain eased, the surrounding muscles relaxed and the coat lay more evenly across the spine.

🩺 Coat changes aren’t just cosmetic — they’re clinical clues.
They help us identify compensatory patterns, track improvements, and spot early signs of discomfort before they escalate.

It’s always so rewarding when both the dog’s movement and their coat tell the same story: he’s feeling so much better this week. 💚🐾

14/11/2025

✨ 3 Months of Physio Progress ✨

This lovely boy has made some brilliant improvements over the last 3 months, and you can really see the difference in his spinal posture and muscle development before starting physio (top photo) and after (bottom photo):

🔸 More epaxial muscle bulk along the back
🔸 Stronger core engagement, giving a smoother, more supported topline
🔸 Better thoracic sling strength, lifting the front end
🔸 Improved hindquarter muscle tone for balance and propulsion

These photos highlight how much more stable, filled-out and well-supported his whole posture is now. So proud of his progress! 🧡🐾

04/11/2025

Another great CPD day 🙌🏼

28/10/2025

💧 Lymphatic Drainage & Blood Vessels 🩸

Ever noticed your horse’s blood vessels looking more prominent along the upper forelimb after a physiotherapy session? 👀
It’s actually a normal and positive physiological response — often linked to enhanced lymphatic drainage and venous flow from the neck region.

The lymphatic system is responsible for clearing excess fluid, waste products, and inflammation from tissues. In horses, much of the lymph and venous blood from the forelimb drains via the cervical (neck) lymphatic pathways and prescapular lymph nodes.

When we use manual techniques such as effleurage, myofascial release, or gentle mobilisations around the neck and shoulder, we stimulate these drainage routes. This can temporarily make the superficial blood vessels in the proximal forelimb appear more visible as:
🔹 Fluid moves more efficiently through the system
🔹 Circulation improves
🔹 Muscle tone and fascial tension decrease

This vascular response is short-lived but a good sign — it means your horse’s circulatory and lymphatic systems are functioning effectively, helping to remove waste, reduce swelling, and support healthy tissue recovery.

So if you spot those vessels standing out a little after treatment — it’s your horse’s body saying, “thanks for the boost!” 💪🐴

26/10/2025

Nala’s 6-week glow up 😍💫
So impressed with my client Hattie and her mare Nala for working so hard over the past few weeks to build Nala’s hindlimb strength and gluteal muscle mass. The photo speaks for itself — a fantastic result of correct work, hindlimb engagement, and consistency.
Well done, Hattie and Nala ❤️

16/10/2025

Client testimonial ❤️🥰

09/10/2025

🐴✨When the poll massage hits just right… zen mode activated.

26/09/2025

Gelsomino, the gorgeous Ragdoll cat, has now been successfully discharged from physiotherapy following his lateral suture surgery 🐾 His owners have worked hard with his physiotherapy and has a result he has regained full functional mobility 🐱

It’s been a pleasure supporting him through his recovery, and I’m thrilled to see him back to his happy, active self!

22/09/2025

Smudge showing us just how relaxing physio can be 🐴💚
Soft eyes, relaxed facial muscles, and steady breathing — those subtle changes tell us the body is letting go of tension and responding beautifully to treatment.

08/09/2025

Monday morning view from the office ☀️

Address

Bracknell
RG12

Telephone

07572 109117

Website

http://www.lw-vetphysio.co.uk/

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