What cases can benefit from Veterinary Physiotherapy?
Veterinary Physiotherapy can benefit a range of cases including orthopaedic, musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Pre and post-operative physiotherapy can improve the rate and quality of healing to produce better outcomes and improve the patient's quality of life. Some conditions can benefit from conservative management alone and others from multimodal management.
Cases that benefit include:
Osteoarthritis
Hip Dysplasia
Elbow Dysplasia
Spondylosis
IVDD
Fractures
Tendon and Ligament eg cruciate partial tears and complete rupture
Patella luxation
Wounds
DM
FCE
Luxations
Pain and inflammation (oedema)
Lameness
and many more!
How do I refer a case for Veterinary Physiotherapy?
Diane will need her veterinary referral form completed and signed. Attaching medical records, any x-rays or other relevant findings may be useful when forming their treatment plans.
If you have any other questions or queries regarding Veterinary Physiotherapy please contact me and I’ll be happy to help.
