NSVetPhys

23/08/2024

🌟 Exciting news! 🌟
Sophia just got fitted with her new brace, and while she was a bit unsure at first, she quickly got the hang of it! To help her adjust, we did some of her favorite activities, reminding her that her leg is still there, just a little stronger now.

Sophia has been working hard on building strength and improving proprioception due to nerve damage from birth. For that extra bit of support, we’ve introduced the amazing carpal orthosis by WIMBA .

We’ll keep you updated as Sophia continues to get comfortable with her new brace!

17/07/2024

🐾 Curious about how WIMBA orthotic solutions stack up against traditional options? Here's a comparison to give you a clear picture:

WIMBA Orthotic Solutions:

✅ Precision Fit: Custom-fitted to your pet's unique anatomy for optimal comfort and effectiveness.

✅ Digital Efficiency: Streamlined process with advanced scanning technology, reducing measuring time to just 15 minutes.

✅ Lightweight and Durable: Ultralight yet durable, providing long-lasting support without discomfort.

✅ Waterproof and Easy to Clean: Designed for convenience, perfect for pets who love outdoor adventures.

✅ Innovative Technology: Utilizes cutting-edge 4D-printing and patented lattice structures for maximum comfort and airflow.

✅ Personalized Care: Tailored solutions and ongoing support ensure the best outcomes for your pet's needs.

Traditional Solutions:

🚫 Standard Fit: One-size-fits-all approach may not provide optimal support or comfort for your pet.

🚫 Manual Procedures: Lengthy plaster casting processes can be stressful for pets and time-consuming.

🚫 Heavy and Bulky: Traditional braces may be cumbersome and uncomfortable for pets to wear.

🚫 Limited Durability: May wear out quickly and require frequent replacements.

🚫 Conventional Materials: Lack advanced features like waterproofing and easy cleaning.

🚫 Generic Designs: Not tailored to your pet's specific needs, potentially leading to discomfort or inefficiency.

When it comes to orthotic solutions, offers an innovative, efficient, and pet-friendly approach that prioritizes your furry friend's comfort and well-being. Experience the difference today! 🌟

16/07/2024

📢 New Blog Alert! 📢

🐾 Understanding and Managing Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) in Dogs: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery 🐾

Fibrocartilaginous Embolism (FCE) can be a sudden and alarming condition for dog owners. This comprehensive guide breaks down what FCE is, how it affects your dog, and the steps you can take to aid their recovery. From a timeline of recovery to home care tips and exercises, we’ve got you covered.

🩺 Quick Overview: FCE occurs when a small piece of the intervertebral disc or bone marrow enters the spinal cord's circulation, leading to sudden pain followed by weakness or paralysis.

🏡 Home Care & Rehabilitation: Learn about the phases of recovery, goals for each stage, and therapeutic exercises to help your pup regain strength and mobility.

📅 Recovery Timeline:

▪️ Immediate Post-Injury to 7 Days: Focus on initial weight support and muscle tone.
▪️ 1-2 Weeks Post-Injury: Transition to weight support and initial motor function.
▪️ 2-4 Weeks Post-Injury: Improve motor function with proprioceptive exercises.
▪️ 4-6 Weeks Post-Injury: Enhance motor function and gait.
▪️ 6+ Weeks Post-Injury: Achieve near-normal or normal gait.

🔍 Conclusion: Every dog’s recovery is unique. Follow your physiotherapist’s advice and tailor the recovery plan to your pet’s specific needs.

Give your furry friend the best chance at recovery with this detailed guide. Read more now! 🌟

05/07/2024

🎥 Meet Albert, our brave hero who suffered from an FCE (Fibrocartilaginous Embolism), a sudden spinal cord injury that can cause paralysis or weakness in dogs. 🐾

An FCE occurs when a piece of fibrocartilage blocks blood flow to the spinal cord. Symptoms can come on suddenly, like paralysis or weakness, often in the rear limbs. Diagnosis usually involves clinical signs and MRI scans.

While there's no specific cure for FCE, supportive care and rehabilitation, such as physical therapy and controlled exercise, are key to recovery. 🏋️‍♂️

Albert's journey reminds us of the importance of swift veterinary care and the power of rehabilitation. With proper care, many dogs can regain mobility and enjoy a good quality of life. 🌟

Let's cheer on Albert and all the amazing pets who overcome these challenges every day! 🐶💪

03/07/2024

🌟 Discover why WIMBA orthotic devices are the ultimate choice for your beloved pet! Here are 8 irresistible reasons to choose WIMBA:

🐾Perfect Fit: WIMBA's cutting-edge scanning technology custom-fits each orthotic device to your pet's unique anatomy, ensuring maximum comfort and effectiveness.

🐾Effortless Process: No more lengthy procedures! WIMBA's digital approach makes the fitting process quick and stress-free for both pets and their parents.

🐾Speedy Measurements: Say goodbye to waiting around! WIMBA reduces measuring time to just 15 minutes, letting you and your pet get back to your adventures sooner.

🐾Superior Support: WIMBA braces offer unmatched stability and control, helping your pet move confidently and comfortably.

🐾Lightweight Durability: WIMBA orthoses are both lightweight and durable, providing long-lasting support without adding extra weight.

🐾Waterproof and Easy to Clean: Perfect for pets who love the outdoors, WIMBA braces are waterproof and simple to clean.

🐾Innovative Technology: WIMBA uses advanced 4D-printing technology and patented lattice structures to ensure a perfect fit and ultimate comfort.

🐾Tailored Care: WIMBA offers personalized solutions and ongoing support, understanding that every pet is unique.

With orthotic devices, your pet can enjoy improved mobility, comfort, and quality of life. We're proud to partner with WIMBA to bring these incredible solutions to your furry friends! Experience the WIMBA difference today by following the link in our Bio! 🌟

02/07/2024

🐶📚 Is your furry friend experiencing back pain or mobility issues? They might be dealing with Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD), a common but serious spinal condition in dogs. Our latest blog post dives deep into what IVDD is, its symptoms, types, and how to manage it effectively. Learn about the signs to watch out for and the best treatment options, from conservative management to surgical intervention and post-surgery physiotherapy. Give your dog the best care possible! 🐾💖

28/06/2024

We did our first official scan at Eden Small Animal Hospital , and Sophia was a superstar! 🌟 She’s set to be the very first in South Africa to rock a WIMBA brace. Stay tuned for the exciting results! 🐾💪

Curious about Wimba braces or physiotherapy for your furry friend? Hit the link in our bio! 👆

20/06/2024

🎉 Exciting Announcement - We Are a WIMBA Partner!

We are thrilled to share that NsVetPhys is now an official partner of WIMBA ! 🐾

Our goal is to improve your pet’s quality of life and we understand that movement is and integral of achieving that goal. By teaming up with WIMBA, we're taking our commitment to the next level, offering cutting-edge orthotic solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each pet.

With WIMBA's innovative orthotic products and advanced technology, we can provide our patients with the highest level of care and support, enhancing their quality of life and ensuring they can move with comfort and confidence.

Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to elevate the standard of care for pets in our community. Stay tuned for updates on the latest orthotic solutions, educational resources, and success stories from our partnership with WIMBA.

Thank you for your continued trust and support. Together, we're making a real difference in the lives of our furry friends. 🌟

Welcome to NSVetPhys, your premier destination for veterinary physiotherapy in George, Western Cape, South Africa. At NSVetPhys, we specialize in veterinary physiotherapy, animal rehabilitation, and maintenance services, all tailored to ensure the optimal health and well-being of your beloved pets.

18/06/2024

🎉 Exciting News Alert! 🎉 We're thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website for NSVetPhys ! 🚀 Discover how our specialized veterinary physiotherapy services can help your furry friends lead happier, healthier lives. Explore our services, meet our team, and schedule your pet's appointment today! Visit the link in our bio now! 🐾

14/05/2024

🐾 Discover the Power of TENS Therapy for Your Pet's Pain Relief! 🐾

🔌 TENS, short for Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, is more than just a treatment—it's a game-changer in pet care! Harnessing the gentle power of electrical currents, TENS targets your pet's nerves, offering safe, non-invasive pain management and accelerated healing.

✨ How Does TENS Work? ✨
Through a dual-action approach, TENS stimulates sensory nerves to trigger the body's natural pain relief mechanisms:

💚 Pain Gate Theory: By blocking pain signals in the spinal cord, TENS overrides discomfort, reducing pain perception.
💚 Opioid Mechanism: With lower-frequency stimulation, TENS activates the body's own opioid system, releasing endorphins like enkephalin for holistic pain relief.

🌟 Benefits for Your Furry Friend 🌟
- Pain Relief & Management: Ideal for post-surgery, injury recovery, and chronic conditions like arthritis.
- Non-Invasive: Say goodbye to side effects—TENS offers a gentle alternative.
- Muscle Relaxation: Promotes flexibility and mobility, easing muscle spasms for happier, healthier pets.
- Accelerated Healing: Boosts natural healing processes for speedier recovery.
- Complementary Therapy: Pair with massage, hydrotherapy, and more to enhance results and improve your pet's quality of life.

Ready to give your pet the care they deserve? 🐶💖 Contact us to explore the transformative benefits of TENS therapy today!

02/05/2024

Meet Remi, the resilient pup with a heart of gold! Despite a tough start, Remi's spirit shines bright. After enduring injuries from a car incident in Oudtshoorn, including fractures and the loss of her right hindlimb, she embarked on a journey of healing and hope. Initially shy during her first session, Remi's determination blossomed with each passing day. With love, patience, and a sprinkle of treats, she reclaimed her puppy playfulness and amazed us all by taking steps with newfound confidence.

Thanks to the incredible team at Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need and the expert care of Dr. Susi at Eden Small Animal Hospital , Remi not only received the help she needed but also found safe haven in Plettenberg Bay.

Follow Oudtshoorn Dogs in Need on Facebook for more on Remi's inspiring journey! 🐾💕

30/04/2024

Massage is one of the many modalities we as veterinary physiotherapists to help improve your pup's quality of life! Here are some of the benefits of canine massage therapy:

❤️Reduces stress and promotes relaxation - as with their human counterparts massage helps dogs relax by reducing muscle tension and promotes a sense of calmness, This can be especially beneficial for anxious or stressed dogs.
🩷Pain relief - because of the effects massage has on the connective tissue it can help reduce muscle pain and soft tissue discomfort that could be due secondary to injury or conditions like osteoarthritis.
🧡Improve circulation and lymphatic flow - the manual pressure of massage creates pressure in the blood and lymphatic vessels which help to stimulate the flow of blood and lymph through the body. Some techniques also cause localized dilation of the vessels due to the heat created. This dilation then causes an increase in the flow rate. And with the relaxation of muscles the circulation is no longer impeded and can allow for better blood flow.
💛Improve flexibility and movement - by addressing muscle tightness/spasm, breaking down adhesions between soft tissue (either due to chronic disuse of in the case of scar tissue), postural awareness and muscle length massage can improve your dog's range of motion and in the case with older dogs improve their desire to move and exercise.
💚Supports the immune system - by reducing stress, reducing pain, improving blood and lymph flow and improving mobility massage and aid in supporting the immune system for you dog.

⭐For more information or to make an appointment contact us today!⭐

26/04/2024

Our services include:

🐶Comprehensive orthopedic or neurological assessment - to evaluate your pet’s physical condition, mobility or to identify any underlying musculoskeletal or neurological issues.
🐶Design and implementation of individual treatment plans that best suit your pet’s needs.
🐶Therapeutic exercise and at home exercise plans - to help build and maintain strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.
🐶Manual therapy - such as massage stretching, joint mobilizations to aid in alleviating pain, improve range of motion and promote healing
🐶Electrotherapy - such as TENS, Electro Muscular stimulation (EMS) and LASER to aid in the healing process
🐶Owner education and advice - to give a better insight about your pet’s condition, treatment, preventative care strategies, home care techniques and lifestyle modifications.

⭐️Contact us now for more information or to make an appointment!⭐️

24/04/2024

Veterinary physiotherapy is like a gym membership for your furry friends! 🐾 It's a specialized form of physical therapy designed to improve mobility, reduce pain, and enhance overall well-being in animals. From tailored exercise routines to hands-on techniques, these therapies help our beloved pets live their happiest, healthiest lives. Follow along for more informational posts.🌟

04/11/2023

Happy Veterinary Physiotherapy day!!!! 😁🥳🤩🐶

30/10/2023

🐶 What is hip dysplasia?

Hip dysplasia (HD) is a genetic condition that affects the development of the hip joint causing laxity. The abnormality is caused by the loosening of the surrounding soft tissue (ligaments and joint capsule) which then in turn causes instability. This instability and the abnormal forces going though the joint then affects the shape of the developing ‘ball and socket’ joint of the hip either causing the ‘socket’ part to be flat or the ‘ball’ part to be malformed. The hips are normal at birth until the soft tissue starts to loosen which could happen at 4 to 12 months of age. All dogs with HD will develop secondary Osteoarthritis (OA) sometime in their life.

🐶 What causes HD?

Hip dysplasia (HD) is a genetic condition and is predominantly hereditary. Dogs that are most affected are medium to large and giant breed dogs but some breeds of smaller dogs such as Pugs and French Bulldogs can also be susceptible to HD. While HD is a genetic condition there are environmental factors that can exacerbate the condition in dogs with a predisposition causing clinical problems. Environmental factors such as:

🐕 Improper weight - If your puppy has a genetic predisposition for HD extra weight can increase the risk of the condition developing. Amount of damage will be dependant on the amount of force so the heavier the puppy the more force will be going the hip joints

🐩 Nutrition - Improper nutrition can affect the growth rate of puppies. Feeding a nutritionally balanced diet that is tailored to their needs is essential as rapid growth can affect puppies that have a genetic predisposition for hip dysplasia. This is especially true for large and giant breed puppies.

🐕 Too much or too little exercise - Puppies that do not get enough exercise will not develop the necessary muscles to help with the stability of the hips joints. Too much exercise, especially the wrong type of exercise, will put them at higher risk of developing hip dysplasia.

🐶 Signs of hip dysplasia?

🐶 Stiffness especially when getting up or after exercise
🐶 Exercise intolerance
🐶 Difficulty getting up, sitting down or lying down
🐶 Difficulty going up the stairs or getting in the car
🐶 Stiff or waddling walk and ‘bunny-hopping’ when running
🐶 Reduced range of the hips
🐶 Protective of the hip region during grooming or brushing
🐶 Loss of muscle mass in their hind legs

Some dogs may not show advert signs of pain and discomfort at home but clinically affected dogs are often painful during examination by the veterinarian.

🐶 How does physiotherapy help?

The main aim of treating hip dysplasia, through physiotherapy, is to build and strengthen the muscle groups that are responsible for maintaining stability of the hip joints. In the road to improving stability and strength other facets also need to be addressed such as:
🔹 Pain in the hip joints due to developing osteoarthritis well as compensatory pain
🔹 Range of motion of the hip joints, seeing as they start to lose range due to not using the the joint to its fullest extent in a attempt to avoid pain and discomfort
🔹 Core strength to help with any compensatory postural changes

By addressing pain and range of motion we make it easier to build and maintain muscle mass. Pain plays a massive factor when it comes to movement because pain causes us to avoid moving in certain ways. By addressing the pain, and the reduced range of motion, it makes it easier to build muscle as well as maintain it.

Call today and book an initial evaluation for you fur baby today!

11/10/2023

Meet Sarah! She is an and just the biggest sweetheart. We are working on her core strength to get her in tip top shape for her show this weekend.

We all wish her and her owner the best of luck! We are rooting for you Sarah!!! ❤❤🐶

05/10/2023

19/09/2023

19/09/2023

EXCITING NEWS!!!

NSVetPhys is back and ready for action!

We are now in and part of the beautiful .

We are also honored to announce our new location! We are now at Eden Small Animal Hospital! And because of this wonderful opportunity that was given to us by Dr. Susi Kok we will now be able to see your pets immediately postoperatively to get them started on the right leg.

We are dedicated to improving your fur baby's quality of life through the holistic approach of Veterinary Physiotherapy, and to support you and your pet through the rehabilitation process. We are also here to improve the quality of your pup’s golden years.

We will be opening our doors on the 26th of September! We are so excited to meet you and help you give your pets the best life!