Alice Victoria Veterinary Physiotherapy

31/10/2024

✨Meet Alfie✨

Alfie is a 5 year old Shih Tzu who is recovering from a suspected acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion.

Alfie enjoys his massage and stretches, as well as his belly rubs at the end of his session! He has also been given exercises to do at home to aid in his recovery.

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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18/10/2024

✨Meet Fynn✨

Fynn is a 2 year old border collie who has a left hindlimb lameness with intermittent hopping due to a paw and pad deformity.

I have been treating Fynn for a while now and have been working on re-educating his gait and encouraging the use of his left hindlimb, as well as correcting and alleviating any compensations.

This includes massage, PROM, stretches, weight shifting exercises and strengthening exercises.

Fynn has greatly improved and is consistently engaging his Left hindlimb on soft surfaces and maintains good muscle mass on the limb.

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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02/08/2024

✨July Recap ✨

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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26/07/2024

A little look into a remedial exercise session with Lexi 🐾

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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08/07/2024

Physiotherapy is an essential part of the rehabilitation of a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Regular physiotherapy is also beneficial for any animal, whether they are young or old, for performance enhancement or for the general maintenance and well-being of your animals.

Physiotherapy can:
- Reduce pain
- Promote healing
- Strengthen and increase muscle mass
- Improve joint range of motion
- Shorten recovery time
- Improve performance
- Injury prevention

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals or would like more information, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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BSc (Hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy

04/07/2024

A little look at some of the remedial exercises carried out this week.

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals or would like more information about tailored exercise plans, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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02/07/2024

I spent the afternoon yesterday with these lovely guys.

Physiotherapy is not only for rehabilitation, it can also be used for conditioning and maintenance!

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals or want to know more information, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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25/06/2024

Laminitis in horses is a life-threatening condition that should be a year-round concern for all owners with prevention being far better than cure

06/06/2024

✨ Meet Olly ✨

Olly is a 12-year-old golden retriever, he has been diagnosed with elbow and hip osteoarthritis and has multiple chronic disc protrusions.

The main goals for Olly are to reduce pain and tension, improve engagement of his muscles, improve joint range of motion and enhance proprioception.

Olly’s current treatment involves a lot of massage and stretches, as well as laser and a home exercise programme.

During our session yesterday, I incorporated a proprioceptive walkway including different surfaces and ground poles. This exercise helps to enhance body awareness through the use of sensory stimulation, which leads to the stimulation and improvement of motor function and overall coordination.

He also enjoys his underwater treadmill sessions at Highwood Canine Hydrotherapy

If you are interested in physiotherapy for your animals, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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23/04/2024

✨ Client Testimonial ✨

A lovely review from one of my regular clients!

If you are interested in finding out more about how veterinary physiotherapy can help your animals, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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02/02/2024

24/01/2024

✨ Canine Athletes ✨

Veterinary physiotherapy can be used to formulate a conditioning and strengthening programme to allow canine athletes to excel under the physical demands of the sport, enhancing performance and reducing the risk of injury.

Techniques such as massage and balancing exercises are vital in allowing your dog to perform at their highest level.

A veterinary physiotherapy assessment is also beneficial before competing your dogs to have peace of mind that they are in the best condition possible and pick up on any areas of tension before they worsen.

Physiotherapy can also:

- Improve fitness and stamina
- Reduce fatigue
- Improve range of motion and flexibility
- Improve core stability
- Increase muscle mass and strength
- Improve balance and coordination
- Reduce pain and muscle tension
- Reduce the risk of injury
- Faster recovery times

Please contact me if you would like more information about how physiotherapy can benefit your sporting dogs.

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16/01/2024

Veterinary physiotherapy can be vital for a wide range of orthopaedic and neurological conditions!

This includes pre- or post-surgery, after an injury/lameness or for elderly animals.

Physiotherapy has been shown to reduce recovery time and is vital in reducing pain and tension through the use of manual therapies, electrotherapies and remedial exercise.

I will advise you and support you throughout the rehabilitation process to target the specific needs of your pets.

If you are interested in how veterinary physiotherapy can be beneficial for your animals, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

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14/01/2024

How can veterinary physiotherapy help treat Osteoarthritis (OA)?

Veterinary physiotherapy can work alongside other treatment options (NSAIDS, weight management etc,) to create a multimodal management of OA.

Helping to preserve joint function by slow down the progression of OA, subsequently improving the quality of life of your pets.

Treatment may include a combination of manual therapies, electrotherapies and remedial exercises.

Physiotherapy can:

- Reduce pain
- Improve range of motion
- Reduce muscle tension and spasms
- Maintain muscle mass and strength
- Improve mobility
- Improve any compensations
- Provide home exercises and exercise modification
- Provide home management advise

Regular physiotherapy allows me to formulate an effective treatment plan to best suit your animals needs.

If you are interested in finding out more about how veterinary physiotherapy can help your animals, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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10/01/2024

✨ Osteoarthritis ✨

Osteoarthritis is a common condition of the joint which is characterised by degeneration and inflammation.

Osteoarthritis has been shown to affect 80% of dogs over 8 years old and it is estimated that up to 60% of all lameness in horses stems from arthritis or joint disease.

Osteoarthritis can trigger pain responses, which can vary from behavioural signs or postural signs, such as irritability and weight shifting. These signs can be used as a diagnostic tool as well as x-rays.

Other common signs of osteoarthritis include:

Dogs:

- Licking paws/joints, fur discolouration from saliva
- Difficulty getting up from laying down
- Difficulty posturing to urinate, not being able to stay still while toileting
- Stiffness
- Lameness
- Less mobile - reluctant to exercise and play
- Loss of muscle
- Swollen joints
- Lethargy
- Changes in behaviour - aggression, anxiety, irritability

Horses:

- Heat or swelling around a joint
- Changes in joint shape
- Stiffness
- Lameness, gait abnormalities
- A change in warm up duration, it often takes longer for the horse to feel ready to work.
- Shorter stride
- Decreased performance
- Loss of appetite
- Changes in behaviour

If you are interested in veterinary physiotherapy for your animals, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

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08/01/2024

Did you know that physiotherapy is also beneficial for the rehabilitation of your small animals including cats and rabbits?

Veterinary physiotherapy can be beneficial for other small animals after surgery or injury and can improve the quality of life and mobility of your older pets.

It has been estimated that 90% of cats over 10 years old and most rabbits over the age of 6 are affected by osteoarthritis.

Veterinary physiotherapy can:

- Improve range of motion
- Reduce pain
- Improve and maintain muscle mass
- Improve core strength
- Improve strength and flexibility

Please drop me a message if you are interested in learning more about how veterinary physiotherapy can benefit your small animals.

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24/12/2023

Merry Christmas!

Thank you to everyone for all the support so far, wishing you all the best for the new year 🎉