What is Physiotherapy?

Veterinary physiotherapy is a non-invasive, multimodal approach to improving movement, reducing pain, and supporting recovery in animals. It focuses on the musculoskeletal system, including joints, muscles, soft tissues, and overall movement patterns, to help animals move more comfortably and confidently.

Physiotherapy can support animals recovering from injury or surgery, as well as those living with chronic conditions such as arthritis, long-term pain, or compensatory conditions.

Pain, injury, surgery, or long-term conditions can alter how an animal moves, often leading to muscle weakness, stiffness, and compensatory strain elsewhere in the body. Without intervention, this can slow recovery and increase the risk of further injury.

Veterinary physiotherapy helps to:

• Restore and maintain joint mobility
• Improve muscle strength and balance
• Reduce pain and stiffness
• Support safe and effective post-surgical healing
• Enhance overall comfort, performance, and quality of life

All treatment and exercise programmes are fully tailored to the individual animal, their condition, and their lifestyle, ensuring a safe and effective approach at every stage of recovery.