Animals In Motion, Equine and Canine Vet Physio

20/03/2024

☀️ First day with my coat off!! ☀️

Great to be able to treat outside in the sun (🤞 it continues!!)

This is Lambo, having a tune up before his fitness work continues 🏇💪

08/02/2024

... Is it my turn yet?!

These two absolutely love their physio sessions and are always a pleasure to treat 💙

I am mainly working from the clinic for small animals at however for those that are unable to attend, for whatever reason, I will continue to treat at home. Making sure they are pain free and continue to live a fulfilled life 🐕

31/01/2024

Thank you to my wonderful clients keeping me fed and watered, or caked and tea'd on my rounds today! ☕🍰

29/01/2024

This is Ebony 🐶 she is a level 7 Agility dog

She comes to see us every couple of months for a check up. This allows us to pick up and treat any niggles that may be starting to effect her performance, prior to injury.

Prevention is better than cure! 💪

We treat Working dogs, Gun dogs and Agility and Flyball dogs, if you are wanting to get your dog checked out then get in contact 📞

11/01/2024

This is George having ultrasound on his supraspinous ligament 🐎

The supraspinous ligament runs over the drosal spinous processes in the thoracic and lumbar region, joining on to the nuchal ligament which runs up to the poll.

He had his back scanned recently showing severe damage in the ligament which needs help to ensure the fix is as strong as possible! 💪

Ultrasound is not just for tendon and ligaments in the legs, it is effective at repair all over the body!

19/12/2023

Thank you to all of my wonderful clients for your support this year, it has absolutely wonderful working with all your animals.

I am very much looking forward to seeing the smaller 4 legged variety at the new clinic in Stowmarket from the New Year. And will ofcorse be continuing to treat equine clients too!

Please do give Synergy Small Animal Rehabilitation a follow to keep up with all the news! If you have any queries at all then get in contact 📞

Otherwise I wish you all a very Merry Christmas!

07/12/2023

This is Moss 🐶

She is 12 years old and before treatment was finding it hard to go up and down stairs and to go to the toilet as she was in alot of discomfort.

After treatment she jumped on the table!

A much happier and more comfortable Moss, I will leave it up to the owner as to whether she should be on the table 😅

29/11/2023

The winter coat is well and truly out! ❄️❄️❄️

This little mare had a tune up earlier this week. There were a few niggles but regular physio is keeping her in tip top shape and she is performing superbly! 👌

Swipe to see them in action 🏇🏅

24/11/2023

This little fluff ball is Bailey 🐶

🔹He has started on his road to recovery following surgery for medial patella luxation

🔹This is a very common issue with smaller breed dogs which often shows as 'skipping' this is where the patella luxates out of place, and can be quite painful!

15/11/2023

13/10/2023

Meet Baby, a beautiful Shar Pei rescued and re homed with the 🐕

She took her first steps on the road to recovery with me today at 💙

🔹She has started rehab following TPLO surgery following cruciate ligament injury.

🔹She is only 2 weeks post op and did incredibly well. It is important to start rehab early following surgery to keep muscle wastage to a minimum and get back up to full strength and function.

11/10/2023

Great to catch up with Liz from today at Eventing.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team is such an important part of keeping your horse comfortable and performing at its best! 🐴💪

We discussed many cases throughout the day which resulted in a new saddle and adjustments for several others 🏇

If you are questioning whether your horse may be in discomfort, then please get them booked in! 📞

10/10/2023

Don't hide your thoughts 🦛

Our animals are amazing at listening! Who is your best 4 legged listener? 🐶🐴🐰🐱

18/09/2023

Recently I have been spending my evenings treating one of my own dogs 🐶

He has managed to break a metacarpal and although it is on the mend, keeping your fit working spaniel on rest is rather tricky!

He has been having pulsed magnetic therapy and LASER to speed up the healing process and ensure he returns back to function stronger than before 💪

09/09/2023

Wonderful seeing clients carrying out their prescriptive rehab plans and reaping the rewards 🏆💪

06/09/2023

Meet Nova 🐶

🔹She suffers with carpal hyperextension, where her wrist joint falls further towards to ground than it should.

🔹She is in abit of a negative cycle. She is on a weight loss programme but needs to increase activity to shift more weight, and the increase in activity is putting more strain through her carpus.

🔹So she has had a carpal brace fitted to allow her to exercise without further strain. We have used a as it incorporates different levels of support which will be adapted as she loses weight.

🔹 She is also undergoing hydrotherapy with the water treadmill 🌊

31/08/2023

Odin has started on his road to recovery with us at the new clinic 🐕

🔹He is a 6 year old rottweiler and has been referred following a break in his carpus, (wrist) his recovery is taking longer than it should so he is now starting Physiotherapy.

🔹His bespoke Physio plan will include LASER, PMFT to increase the healing and speed up recovery among many other things and will also start hydrotherapy with us soon to be able to exercise without weight bearing and risking any further damage 🌊

04/08/2023

I am very pleased to now be able to share this expansion with you all!! I am joining the Synergy team and taking over from the end of the year 🎉

This will absolutely not effect my mobile work as Animals In Motion but will enhance it.
I can now offer a specifically designed physiotherapy unit for canine clinic appointments 🐶 and also a large hydrotherapy pool and underwater treadmill for canine clients!! 🌊

Also on a more personal level I am looking forward to working within a team again and getting back to full time work as my little ones are growing up so fast!

Can't wait to welcome all current clients to the clinic and meet all new faces 🐶🐱

We are really excited to announce a new member of our team! 📣

Say hello to Lisa Grier! 👋🏼🎉

🔹Lisa is joining our team at Synergy and will be taking over the operations of the clinic at the end of 2023 to continue providing the comprehensive physiotherapy and hydrotherapy that our centre has become known for.

🔹She is a veterinary physiotherapist with over 8 years experience working locally as Animals In Motion, Equine and Canine Vet Physio and holds some of the highest qualifications in the industry such as a Masters degree in veterinary physiotherapy.🎓

🔹She has an extensive knowledge of both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy, with a particular passion for post-operative rehabilitation as well as improving performance of competition and working dogs. Most importantly she is really looking forward to meeting and getting to know you all! 💙

🔹Over the past 3 years Synergy has gone from strength to strength and Matt and Jo are excited to have Lisa as part of the team! With Lisa’s experience and enthusiasm this brings new and exciting times ahead for Synergy! 👏🏼

28/07/2023

JJ, owned and ridden by had a tune up this week following his amazing double clear last weekend! 🐎

This qualified them for Regional ponyclub grassroute championships 👏 they have also qualified for the team and individual dressage!! Well done 💪👏

25/07/2023

I visited yesterday to treat one of their Agility dogs as he wasn't firing on all cylinders and pulling up early 🐕

It's not just post op cases where physio can help, performance issues, noting stiffness or slowing down in your much loved pet dog are important symptoms of discomfort too!

His 4 month old cocker brother was there, I couldn't help myself... puppy cuddles are the best 😍

20/07/2023

When you are thoroughly enjoying the treatment but also want a cuddle 💙🐶

Post op rehab is hardly ever a straight line and can often seem like you take 1 step forwards and 2 backwards.

Specific rehab tailored to your individual animal is the only way to achieve the best results with minimal set backs 💪

Incorporating electrotherapies, hands on treatment and manipulations if and when required ⚡

For more info or to see how I can help 📞

13/07/2023

Continuing Professional Development today at Nottingham Vet School 🤓
. back on the road tomorrow 🐴🐶 no day is the same!

23/06/2023

📢📢📢📢📢

Very excited to announce that I am an FEI PET!!! 😁

What does this mean- I am able to support you as your personal physiotherapist at all FEI international competitions 🏇

Always taking the team to the next level 💪

And ofcorse I am still available at whatever level your horse performs at, from your top eventers to the happy hacker!

12/06/2023

I first saw this boy over 4 years ago in a previous home

He has not had an easy time but has now found a wonderful home where he will be looked after, given the time and correct exercises and rehab he needs to strengthen.. and show them the superstar he is!

I am loving being a part of his team once again 💙

27/05/2023

🌟Ultrasound 🌟

This is the same tendon 6 weeks apart, the horse was on box rest severely lame, with the only treatment being therapeutic ultrasound.

The top image shows holes within the tendon, no strength at all, with fibres in a crazy orientation. No wonder the poor horse was so lame, the tendon had been almost destroyed 💣

Ultrasound is the secret weapon when it comes to tendons and ligaments. It works by increasing cell proliferation stimulating repair, collagen production and realignment which increases strength.. Among many other things! 🛠️

In the bottom picture there are more fibres, they are realigning, there is so much more strength with just one course of ultrasound!! 💪

If your horse, or one you know, has suffered a tendon or ligament injury and you want to know more, please reach out 📞

12/05/2023

Sky and Blue are Belgian Malinois x Cockerpoo.. Absolutely beautiful dogs but not the best cross for conformation 🐕

Because of this they are predisposed to many potential issues, so we are prehabbing to prevent rehabbing! 💪

09/05/2023

A very busy bank holiday weekend here with a CPD course and treating lots of horses for physiotherapy and ultrasound sessions for tendons and ligament healing.

Also in the diary was this beautiful Lincoln Red, due to go to the 🐮

03/05/2023

Let's talk about amputation... it is never nice, no matter what the cause. The postural changes, stress and pressure it puts the body under is extreme.

Physio is a vital part of recovery and ongoing care.

Aims include changing recruitment patterns to stabilise the lumbar spine, increasing core strength, postural stability, reducing compensations and re educating gait.

If your dog or any you know have had to undergo partial or full amputation, please get in contact to start making their lives more comfortable 📞💜🐕

26/04/2023

Ollie wanting to come back in for another treatment after finishing his session!

He is suffering with elbow issues, possibly due to his unfortunate start in life, but has found his permanent foster with and is truly loving life ❤️🐕