First Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy

06/11/2023

17/10/2023

Treatment Toolbox! Learn a little bit more on the hot topic of heat therapy and what role it can play in your animal’s rehabilitation.

16/10/2023

29/09/2023

Hip Dysplasia in the Cat🐱!

Did you know that some cats can develop Hip Dysplasia?

Here is a little bit more info.

Please note that treatment options are currently the same as those mentioned in my previous post on Hip Dysplasia.

28/09/2023

Hip Dysplasia!

Learn a little bit more about what it is, what can cause it, what signs to look out for in your pet as well as what current treatment options are avaliable as well as how physio can help you pet conservatively or post-operatively.

Physio can also aid in improving your pup's hindlimb strength and awareness to reduce the likelihood of injury to the hip as they grow.

27/09/2023

Some words from our lovely clients!

22/09/2023

Head, shoulders, knees and toes 🎵

Get to know some of the joints in your animal!

See if you can identify the main joints that you have in common with your animal - knee, shoulders, etc.

20/09/2023

Treatment Toolbox! Let's learn a little bit more about TENS therapy and why your vet physio might be using it on your animal.

05/09/2023

Treatment Toolbox: Kinesiotaping!

Learn a little bit more about what it is and what it can do to help your animal.

31/08/2023

Some kind words from one of our clients!

28/08/2023

Princess Mia working hard on her hindquarter strengthening! 💪

Here she is challenging herself with exercises on a unstable surface.

Mia first came to us with an injury to her disc in her lower neck. Thanks to her dedicated mom and being the tough cookie that she is, she has rehabilitated very well and undergoes regular maintenence treatments to keep her in good health.

22/08/2023

Treatment Toolbox! Learn a little more about some of the modalities and treatment techniques that First Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy use to achieve our therapeutic goals.

Today we cover massage - what does it entail and what effects it has on the body.

18/08/2023

Her Royal Highness Dayna enjoying her physiotherapy treatment!

Dayna first started physio after struggling to build up muscle on her left hind leg after a cranial cruciate surgery.

Since starting her posture has improved, her muscle tension has reducedn she weight bears more on the leg and she has increased her muscle circumference by just over 3cm!

16/08/2023

Contact Danielle at First Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy on 079 071 5657 or emails at [email protected] to find out more about how physio can help your elderly pet.

14/08/2023

Conditions you may commonly did in your aging horse.

14/08/2023

11/08/2023

What conditions may occur in your elderly domestic rat or ferret?

10/08/2023

Aging is not seen as a disease, but a natural process that can predispose your animal to various conditions and diseases.

First Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy is here to work together with local vet to provide the best care to help your animal age comfortably and healthily.

Contact Danielle at 079 071 5657 or email her at [email protected] to find out more about how we can help your animal.

09/08/2023

What to look out 👀 for in yout elderly hedgehogs!

08/08/2023

What conditions can your dog or cat develop with age?

07/08/2023

Learn a bit more about aging in your animal! When is your animal considered a geriatric, what this means for your animal and how you can help them enjoy the last year's of their lives in comfort.

Physiotherapy plays a key role in keeping your older animal comfortable and maintaining a good quality of life.

To find out more or to start your animal on a physiotherapy maintenence plan contact Danielle at First Stride Veterinary on 079 071 5657 or email at [email protected]

13/07/2023

Some relaxing Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Manipulation (IASTM) focusing on the myofascial tissue on the over the hindlimbs.

Myofascial tissue is a sheath, a sheet or any accumulation of connective tissue that forms underneath the skin to attach, surround and separate muscles, nerves and internal organs.

It is highly innervated allowing it to assist with proprioception and regulatation of muscle function. It also provides structural supportal to organs and surrounding tissues.

When it is impaired the fascia may become dense, dehydrated and restricted in gliding over organs, muscles, etc which can restrict movement, lead to pain and functional impairment.

06/07/2023

03/07/2023

Learn a bit more about lameness!

23/06/2023

Come and support the amazing Pet Pals and all the hard work Sue does for out community!

13/06/2023

Sometimes even a vet physio's own pet needs a little TLC.

This is Rosie 🐶 my wire fox terrier who suffered a significant contusion on her right shoulder after a dog attack. After some laser and taping the fluid has reduced to about half in one day.

Why does this fluid form?
When there is an injury to a muscle there is an accumulation of lymph and waste products from the body breaking down the injured muscle fibres.

Sometimes it accumulates faster than the body can remove it and this can cause pressure on the thin walls of the lymph vessels that remove this fluid reducing their carrying capacity and efficacy. Reduced activity in the area can also slow down drainage of fluid as the body relies on muscle contraction and relaxation to pump the fluid into the lymph vessels and back to the heart.

17/04/2023

A fantastic weekend at a symposium on equine neck pain and dysfunction by the incredible Dr Kevin Haussler!

Note: there is a graphic image of the equine anatomy in the collection of images for anyone is easily triggered.

12/12/2022

26/10/2022

Overriding Dorsal Spinous Processes (ORDSP) also known as Kissing Spines - what you as a owner can keep a eye out for and what treatment options are avaliable.

03/10/2022

Taping for lymph drainage

This can be used when your horse has
🔹️Stable oedema
🔹️Swelling from acute or chronic injury
🔹️Post surgery
🔹️Neuropathic oedema.

When your horse has had an injury or tissue irritation they will develop swelling around the area due to the natural process of inflammation. In the case of stable oedema fluid accumulates due to lack of mobility/ movement for a duration which is needed to pump the fluid back to the heart as lymph vessels lack muscular wall or valves.

The static accumulation of lymph fluid in a area can cause
🔹️Discomfort as it increases pressure in the area
🔹️Can restrict the movement of the adjacent joints
🔹️Affect the removal of waste products from the injury
🔹️Can cause thinning of the skin and deterioration of the lymph vessels in prolonged and or severe cases.

Kinesiotaping can aid the drainage of lymph away from the area to restore balance over a prolonged duration.

27/08/2022

Benn loving his Lickimat and heat therapy during his physio session.

16/08/2022

Osteoarthritis in the cat 🐈

What is it and what to look out for as a owner to pick it up early.

08/08/2022

18/07/2022

Rosie being a good sport in a demo video for a out of town client.

12/04/2022

Tintin loves having his meals on this Lickimat slomo slow feeding mat!

This mat is great for slowing down eating so the body has time to register the food and ensure that the food is chewed properly.

To purchase your own contact Danielle at 079 071 5657

18/03/2022

Khloe enjoying her treatment in the shade at Paws and Claws Kennels