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WHAT IS ANIMAL PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Animal physiotherapy is a field of physiotherapy and as such is involved
with restoring and maintaining optimal physical function using special
techniques. The owner/trainer/handler is educated and involved in the
process of rehabilitating the patient. This may take the form of
exercise programs, stretching routines, posture awareness, advice on
fitness and suitability of sporting equipment.
The most common animals treated are sporting horses and dogs, or all
animals post injury or operation for recovery. Common conditions treated
include; back pain, tendon, ligament and muscular injuries, nerve
injuries, poor performance in equestrian and canine sports, respiratory
conditions, prolapsed spinal discs, orthopaedic post-operative
rehabilitation, neurological rehabilitation following traumatic injury
and list goes on. Treatments that may be used include; acupuncture,
electromagnetic field therapy, therapeutic
ultrasound, laser, light therapy, electrical muscular stimulation,
faradic stimulation, interferential therapy, TENS, cryotherapy, massage,
myofascial release techniques, mobilization of joints, hydrotherapy,
stretching, re-education of movement, proprioceptive re-education and
therapeutic taping.
For
info on electromagnetic field therapy or BEMER click
HERE
Theraball Rehabilitation in Dog Electrotherapy for muscular
injury
Soft tissue massage and manipulation Theraball Rehabilitation in
Cat
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