Equine and Canine Physiotherapy - Carrie Mattinson

We provide animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation services to large and small animals in the Berkshire area and surrounding counties of Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Hampshire.

An animal (veterinary) physiotherapist assesses and treats neuromusculoskeletal conditions in animals. Animal physiotherapy combines movement analysis with knowledge of the anatomy of the neuromusculoskeletal system in order to identify and treat potential problems.

Equine

The Veterinary physiotherapist will always gain consent or referral from the animal’s veterinary practice before assessing an animal. If you are unsure whether a physiotherapy assessment is appropriate please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your horse or alternatively seek advice from your veterinary surgeon.

What can The Veterinary Physiotherapist treat?

Back, neck and pelvic pain- including saddle related back pain
Tendon injury
Muscle strains/tears
Joint problems- including arthritis/degenerative joint disease, pain/swelling/stiffness in joints
Performance Problems
Maintenance of high performance (all equine disciplines)
Compensatory problems due to underlying lameness
Nerve injuries
Rehabilitation after surgery
Rider related problems

Canine

The Veterinary physiotherapist will always gain consent or referral from the animal’s veterinary practice before assessing an animal. If you are unsure whether a physiotherapy assessment is appropriate please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your dog or alternatively seek advice from your veterinary surgeon.

Conditions treated

Rehabilitation after surgery- for example following surgery for hip and elbow dysplasia and cruciate disease
Rehabilitation following fractures
Joint problems- including degeneraive disease/arthritis, pain/injury/stiffness in joints eg. elbow dysplasia, hip dysplasia, cranial cruciate ligament rupture
Back, neck and pelvic pain- including intervertebral disc disease, lumbosacral stenosis
Muscle, tendon and ligament strain/tears
Neurological conditions
Pain or discomfort
Difficulty with function eg. jumping, stairs
Reluctance to play or exercise
Lameness
Overweight

What treatment techniques do they use?
Following an in-depth assessment the physiotherapist will design an individualised treatment plan for your animal which could include:

Soft tissue manipulation, reflex inhibition
Soft tissue mobilisations, trigger point release and massage
Joint mobilisations and manipulations
Stretches
Exercise programmes
Electrotherapy- ultrasound, laser, magnetic therapy
Neuromuscular stimulation
Cryotherapy and heat therapy
Gait re-education
Provision of specialist knowledge to pet owner/rider

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