Forward Steps Veterinary Physiotherapy (2024)

05/07/2024

Welcome to Rueben 😍 this lovely lad made himself right at home on the physio mat from the word go. Rueben is working hard on his rehab following a soft tissue injury, we can’t wait to see his progress! 💪🏻

23/07/2022

This lovely girl is Nutmeg 😍

Nutmeg has started physio to help with her rehabilitation following a complex neurological issue. She seemed to really enjoy all the massage, exercises and of course cuddles during her first session!

We can’t wait to see her progress 💪🏻

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07/06/2022

This handsome boy is Norman 😍
Norman is a lovely new face who has recently started physiotherapy to help with some hindlimb issues. He seems to be very much enjoying his exercises and massage so far, we can’t wait to see how he progresses! 💪🏻

22/03/2022

This lovely puppy is Ella 😍
Ella is working hard on recovering from a complex neurological issue, and today showed off her excellent peanut ball standing skills!

The physio peanut is a really useful tool when re-educating dogs to stand. It helps to support the patient in a more normal posture whilst allowing proprioceptive or balance challenging techniques to be used.

It also enables the patient to experience some of the postural muscle recruitment patterns that help to keep them upright, and strengthen the associated muscles to prepare them to be able to stand all by themselves in the future!

08/03/2022

Myofascial release as part of massage is a powerful tool to help release areas of tension and restriction, which this lovely boy seemed to really appreciate in his physio session this morning! 😍😴

08/02/2022

Buddy politely asking me to hurry up with his review paperwork and get on with his massage 😍😂

It’s so important to be adaptable as a physiotherapist and work within the comfort zones of each dog, so they can learn to relax and enjoy their physio sessions in the way that suits them!

31/01/2022

*Canine physiotherapy slots currently available in Billericay and the surrounding areas*

Physiotherapy is a gentle, non invasive therapy, that can be used alongside veterinary treatment. Using techniques such as massage, manual therapy, electrotherapies and home exercise plans, physiotherapy can improve mobility and function in our four legged friends 🐶

Does your dog suffer from:
🐾 A joint condition?
🐾 Arthritis ?
🐾 A neurological injury?
🐾 A sporting injury?

They might benefit from physiotherapy!

For more information please feel free to send us a PM, or an email : [email protected]

31/01/2022

🌟 Physio program completed 🌟

Suki is another lovely girl who has been working hard on her rehab following the diagnosis of a neurological condition. I am pleased to say she has made a really good recovery thanks to the hard work of her owners and veterinary team, and of course her own determination!

Well done Suki and Family 💪🏻

25/01/2022

🌟 Physio program completed! 🌟

I am pleased to say that after months of hard work following surgery for a neurological issue, Tink has made excellent progress with her rehabilitation; and has now achieved all of her functional physiotherapy goals!

Tink is now strong enough to continue to lead the active life she had pre surgery, so no longer needs regular physiotherapy sessions 💪🏻

Well done Tink and family for your dedication during the process!

13/11/2021

Very excited to spend today updating my physiotherapy knowledge and techniques, with some of the most advanced international canine practitioners and researchers in Vet Rehab Summit 📚Who doesn’t love a very rare wintery Saturday off tucked up inside with the laptop 😃

22/10/2021

This beautiful girl is Tink 😍

Tink has been working hard on her rehabilitation program and exercises following a recent spinal surgery, of course helped by lots of motivational squeezy cheese!

I’m pleased to say she has achieved all of her goals so far, keep up the good work Tink and family💪🏻

21/10/2021

*Canine physiotherapy slots currently available in Chelmsford and the surrounding areas*

Physiotherapy is a gentle, non invasive therapy, that can be used alongside veterinary treatment. Using techniques such as massage, manual therapy, electrotherapies and home exercise plans, physiotherapy can improve mobility and function in our four legged friends 🐶

Does your dog suffer from:
🐾 A joint condition?
🐾 Arthritis ?
🐾 A neurological injury?
🐾 A sporting injury?

They might benefit from physiotherapy!

For more information please feel free to send us a PM, or an email : [email protected]

29/07/2021

Lovely Woody in for his physio review .k9.hydrotherapy this morning 😍

Woody has been working very hard on his hydrotherapy and home exercises. I am pleased to report that he has gained over 2cm of hind limb muscle mass and his symptoms are improving at home! Keep up the good work Woody 💪🏻

13/07/2021

This beautiful boy is Nike 😍

Nike recently attended his first physiotherapy session with me .k9.hydrotherapy to help with a neurological issue. We can’t wait to see how he will progress with a combination of physio exercises and underwater treadmill hydrotherapy 💪🏻

15/06/2021

Introducing Stitch the Pug, giving her best wild eyes to the camera 😍

Stitch recently had her first physio session with me .k9.hydrotherapy following a neurological issue. Stitch is a lovely busy pug who seemed to really enjoy trying out some physio exercises, we can’t wait to see how she progress with regular physiotherapy and hydrotherapy 💪🏻

14/06/2021

This lovely little lady is Florence 😍

Florence recently had her first physio session with me .k9.hydrotherapy to create a rehabilitation plan, following a hindlimb surgery.

Despite being known to be very nervous, Florence settled into her physio treatment really well. We can’t wait to see her progress 💪🏻

12/05/2021

This handsome boy is Franco 😍

Franco had his first physiotherapy session with me Barkers K9 Hydrotherapy - Chessington recently, following a hindlimb surgery

Franco seemed to really enjoy his treatment, we can’t wait to see how he progresses with hydro and his physio exercises 💪🏻

11/05/2021

This handsome new face is Jasbber 😍

He is a very clever boy who has already taken very well to lots of new physio exercises in his routine. We can’t wait to see how he progresses!

17/04/2021

This lovely boy is Woody 😍

Woody recently attended his first ever physio session in the outside paddock .k9.hydrotherapy

He was a very good boy and we are excited to see his progress with a combination of physio exercises and hydro 💪🏻

16/04/2021

This beautiful girl is Erin, looking very relaxed at the end of an outside physio session 🌞

Erin has been working very hard on her physio exercises, and her hydro sessions Barkers K9 Hydrotherapy - Chessington

She has gained 2cm of muscle mass on each hind limb, after just 6 hydro sessions! Well done Erin and her owners! 💪🏻

09/04/2021

Another lovely new face this week 😍

This very handsome spaniel is Ozzie. He came for his first physio assessment and treatment with me at the Barkers K9 Hydrotherapy - Chessington centre this week and seemed to really enjoy himself!

As you can see from the photo he was still full of beans at the end 😃 We can’t wait to see your progress Ozzie💪🏻

30/03/2021

This gorgeous boy is Danny 😍

Danny had his first physiotherapy session with me today following a diagnosis of a joint condition. He very much enjoyed the massage portion of the treatment; and even had time to show off his tricks for the camera at the end of the session!

Well done Danny we can’t wait to see how you progress 💪🏻

28/03/2021

This extremely handsome boy is retired police dog (RPD) Seve. Seve recently had a physiotherapy assessment and treatment in preparation for a course of hydrotherapy as a sponsored dog at Barkers K9 Hydrotherapy - Chessington, as part of their relationship with their chosen charity London Retired Police Dogs Trust

The London Retired Police Dogs Trust is an amazing charity dedicated to helping London’s retired police dogs in their golden years 🐶🚓 I would recommend heading over to see some amazing dogs and amazing stories!

07/03/2021

How happy does this lovely boy look 😍 This gorgeous malamute was looking very photogenic in his physio gait assessment last week, to help establish his rehabilitation goals with the team before hydro!

02/03/2021

Elbow Dysplasia - What is it and how can physio help? 🐶

Elbow dysplasia is a very common problem - in fact it is one of the most common causes of lameness, especially in large breed dogs. Elbow dysplasia occurs when the bones that make up the elbow joint don’t quite fit together properly. This can cause abnormal pressures and stresses within the joint, which can lead to degeneration and damage. This often causes limping and abnormal movement, sometimes after prolonged rest or exercise, although symptoms can vary.

If your dog shows signs of lameness it is important to get this investigated by your vet. Using a variety of investigation techniques your vet can then diagnose the issue and decide with you on the best treatment plan. There are lots of potential treatment/management options available for elbow dysplasia depending on the specific case. These can include surgeries, injected joint therapies, medication, stem cell treatment, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to name a few.

Physio can have a number of benefits for elbow dysplasia cases. In a physio session for elbow dysplasia the main aims (depending on the treatments from the vet) include building muscle to support the joint, helping to manage compensatory muscular issues and encouraging the dog to use the limb and joint more effectively, to maintain or improve function. If your dog has had surgery, post surgical rehabilitation to attain the best function possible will also be an important goal.

Physiotherapy sessions with Forward Steps Veterinary Physiotherapy for elbow dysplasia (both conservative and surgical cases) include home adaptation and management advice, as well as exercise advice. Massage therapy is often beneficial and depending on the case electrotherapies or heat/ ice therapy may also be useful to achieve the rehabilitation goals. All sessions include an individually tailored home exercise plan to improve active limb use and strengthening between sessions.

If you have any questions on elbow dysplasia and physiotherapy please let me know!

28/02/2021

I am very excited to announce that I will now be offering physio appointments on the Surrey/London border as well as in Essex!

I have partnered up with and I will be offering physio appointments at the centre, as well as helping out with the hydrotherapy treatments

If you are looking for physiotherapy or hydrotherapy treatments in the Surrey/London area feel free to send Barkers K9 Hydrotherapy a message!

26/02/2021

Another lovely review 🥰 There is nothing better than watching dogs improve over the weeks!

21/02/2021

Canine assessments - Palpation 🧐🐶

Here’s a little video of Buddy having a full body musculoskeletal palpation - standard at the start of every physio session to determine how your dog is progressing. This information is really important so that I can tailor my treatment plan and home exercises according to what their body is telling me.

You’ll notice I spend less time assessing Buddy’s forelimbs and do them last- this is because Buddy has tickly front legs! I usually get to assess them more thoroughly later in the session.

You’ll probably see me (and a lot of other physios) go into quiet Sherlock Holmes mode for palpation, here are some examples of things I look for in this section of your appointment:
- Muscle size, overall distribution and any areas of increased size or wastage
- Individual muscle state (eg tension, low tone)
- Areas of spasm, ‘twitches’ or trigger points
- Any areas of heat or swelling
- Thickening in joints or tendons,
- Areas of fibrosis or scarring in soft tissue
- Fascia texture
- Changes in coat feel that could indicate excessive licking or underlying soft tissue tension
- Any new lumps, bumps or skin conditions (these may affect treatment/ need investigation by your vet, this is not a primary objective)

A lot of information in a couple of minutes! Let me know if you would like to know more about other parts of my assessments

02/02/2021

We are still running COVID-safe, outside physio appointments for essential clients, whilst wearing PPE

It seems like the dogs are really enjoying watching over their gardens during their treatments!

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