Canine Physiotherapy

Under Veterinary Referral, Topline Veterinary Physiotherapy provides a high quality assessment and treatment service, tailored to the individual needs of the client and owner. Our aim is to be able to restore movement, decrease pain and return animals to their optimal function.

 

Small animal conditions that can benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy:

 

• ORTHOPAEDIC

• • Arthritis
  • Dysplasia
  • Degenerative joint disease
  • Post-surgery (early intervention and treatment with physiotherapy can enhance recovery and help in the prevention of complications)
  • Trauma
  • Soft tissue injuries

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  NEUROLOGICAL

• • Chronic degenerative radiculomyelopathy (CDRM)
  • Post-surgery (early intervention and treatment with physiotherapy can enhance recovery and help in the prevention of complications)
  • Nerve injuries
  • Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE)
  • Intervertebral disc disease

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  OTHER

• • Pain
  • Performance problems
  • Elderly rehabilitation

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  Treatments include:

• • Manual therapy (such as joint and soft tissue mobilisations)
  • Electrotherapy (ultrasounds, laser, pulsed electromagnetic energy)
  • Exercise therapy
  • Expert advice
  • Combined physiotherapy and hydrotherapy (when appropriate)

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• Topline Veterinary Physiotherapy carries out a full assessment on each individual client and then formulates an appropriate treatment plan. Assessments are usually at the patients’ home (under veterinary referral) however alternatives are available; please contact Topline Vet Physio for more details.