Move More Veterinary Physiotherapy

29/10/2026

🐾 The Importance of Home Exercises in Veterinary Physiotherapy

Physiotherapy doesn’t stop when your appointment ends! Consistently completing your pet’s prescribed home exercises plays an important role in their rehabilitation by helping to:

✨Improve muscle strength and function
✨Maintain joint mobility and health
✨Enhance balance, coordination and fitness
✨Reeducate gait
✨Support recovery and progression towards rehabilitation goals

Consistency is key! Short, regular sessions performed correctly can make a real difference to your pet’s progress.

Always follow your veterinary physiotherapist’s guidance, as exercises should be tailored to your pet’s individual needs and abilities. 🐶

12/10/2026

🐾 What is veterinary physiotherapy, and how can it help your pet?

Vet physio can help to 🐶
✨ Reduce pain and stiffness
✨ Improve mobility, flexibility and balance
✨ Build strength and muscle
✨ Support recovery after injury or surgery
✨ Manage conditions such as arthritis
✨ Improve quality of life and keep pets active as they age

Treatments are tailored to each animal’s individual needs, helping them move more comfortably, feel their best and enjoy life to the fullest! 🐾

Get in touch to find out more!

16/07/2026

When it comes to exercise, quality of movement is just as important as the time spent walking.

🐶 Short, regular walks can be better because they:
• Reduce strain on joints and muscles by preventing fatigue.
• Help dogs maintain a better gait and posture throughout exercise.
• Support recovery after injury by encouraging safe movement without overloading healing tissues.
• Build fitness gradually and safely.

As dogs become tired, their posture and movement can change. Fatigue often leads to compensation, increasing the risk of overloading joints, muscles, and ligaments. That’s why, for many dogs, especially puppies, seniors, or those recovering from injury, little and often is the healthier approach.

Every dog is different, so their exercise should be tailored to their age, health, and individual needs.

09/07/2026

When your exercise equipment becomes a pillow instead… 😂

The wobble cushion was meant to be for exercise prescription, helping to challenge balance, strength, core stability, and body awareness… but someone clearly had other ideas! 🐶😴

Sometimes our patients remind us that rehabilitation isn’t always about working hard. Feeling relaxed, safe, and enjoying the session is just as important. And if that means using the physio equipment as a pillow before (or after!) the exercises, who are we to argue?

25/06/2026

🐶 Pain and discomfort often show up as behaviour changes long before we notice a limp.

🐾 Your dog may be communicating discomfort through:
• Irritability or reduced tolerance
• Increased reactivity or defensiveness
• Avoidance of touch or grooming
• Reluctance to be handled
• Hesitancy with movement
• Restlessness or difficulty settling
• Reduced enthusiasm for walks or play
• Clinginess or, conversely, withdrawal

🐾 These changes are often mistaken for behavioural issues, but they can be important signs that your dog is experiencing pain or discomfort.

🐾 By recognising these subtle changes early, we can investigate the underlying cause and provide the support they need. Physiotherapy can help identify areas of discomfort, improve mobility, reduce pain, and get your dog back to feeling their best.

24/12/2025

Tucker and I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎄🎊

Thank you for all the continued support throughout the year! 💙

18/10/2025

Gave this handsome boy a physio session just the other day. He was such a sweet boy and loves a cuddle 🩵

10/09/2025

🐾 Have you ever taken a close look at your dog’s nails? 🐾
They can actually tell you a lot about how your dog is moving!

Uneven nail wear can sometimes be an early sign of an abnormal gait (the way your dog walks). For example, if certain nails are more worn down than others, it could mean your dog is dragging or scuffing their toes — often linked to weakness, reduced joint flexibility, or even neurological issues.

🐶 Take Tucker as an example: on his back left paw, the middle two claws are noticeably shorter compared to the other foot. This suggests those toes are scuffing the ground more, meaning that leg isn’t flexing as much as it should. It’s a subtle clue that he’s a little weaker on his left hind leg.

Things to watch for:
* Nails on one paw wearing unevenly compared to the other side
* Back nails especially showing extra wear (often linked to dragging or reduced hind limb strength)
* Consistent scuffing sounds when your dog walks
* Marks/scrapes on your dog’s knuckles

📖 Did you know?
Overgrown nails themselves can actually cause gait issues too. Long nails change the way your dog’s paw hits the ground, which can shift their posture and weight-bearing.
This often leads to:
* Shortened stride
* Awkward, “tip-toe” type walking
* Extra pressure on joints
* Long-term strain that may contribute to arthritis or back pain

Checking your dog’s nails isn’t just about grooming — it can also be an important part of spotting (and preventing) mobility issues. If you notice uneven wear or overgrowth, it may be worth having your vet or veterinary physiotherapist take a closer look.

05/07/2025

Here are a few rescue dogs I took out for walks the other day – both are still waiting for their forever homes! 🐶🏠

We headed out nice and early before it got too hot. Ranger enjoyed a splash in the water to keep himself cool, followed by a chilled, sniffy walk. Afterwards, Willow had a relaxing stroll around the nature reserve in the shade. They are both such superstars! 🌟

Find out more about Ranger and Willow at -
https://www.gsdwelfarefund.co.uk/dogs-for-adoption

01/07/2025

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Dog Behaviour Clinic - providing support for your dog’s mental and physical health.

We recognise the strong connection between physical health and behaviour. and we offer a comprehensive approach that not only addresses unwanted behaviours but also identifies and manages the pain that may be driving them. This integrated care ensures your dog receives the support they need—both emotionally and physically—for a happier, healthier life.

That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Move More Veterinary Physiotherapy. Together, we’re offering a unique, integrated service that not only addresses behavioural challenges but also targets the physical discomfort that may be causing them. Let us help your dog feel better—inside and out.