Equine
A Personal and Gentle Approach to Veterinary Physiotherapy
Growth. Spirit. Strength.
Signs your horse might need physiotherapy treatment:
Unwillingness to work
Changes in behaviour
Poor performance
Aggressive behaviour towards tacking up
Tripping frequently
Bucking or rearing
Head shaking or abnormal head carriage
Uneven shoe/hoof wear
Prevention is better than cure
By incorporating home modifications, diet changes, regular targeted exercise and more helps to ensure that the need for chronic medication is reduced or eliminated for as long as possible.
Equine conditions
Back problems (including kissing spines)
Bone spavins
Splints
Fractures
Muscle asymmetry
Muscle soreness, strains or tears
Soft tissue injuries
Tendon and ligament damage
Proximal suspensory desmitis
Check ligament sprains
Collateral ligament damage
Lameness and gait abnormalities
Compensatory issues
Saddle problems
Wound repair
Pain management
Arthritis and joint issues
Sporting/performance maintenance
Geriatric maintenance
Oedema or haematoma
Stiffness
Loss of performance
Jumping issues
Lethargy
Saddle sensitivity
Lameness
Pain response
Injuries from trauma or accidents
Behavioural changes
Stumbling / tripping
Unexplained muscle loss
Black Cat Physiotherapy adheres to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and will never work on an animal without prior veterinary consent.
Treatments offered (But not limited to):
Manual Therapies
Hands on techniques utilising:
Massage
Range of motion
Joint manipulations and mobilisation
Soft tissue mobilisation
Trigger point release
Myofascial release
Stretches
Thermotherapy
Acupressure
CranioSacral techniques
Electrotherapies
A range of treatment modalities stemming from electrical machinery.
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Neuromuscular electrostimulation (NMES)
Therapeutic Ultrasound therapy
Blue laser therapy
Visible red LASER therapy
Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field therapy
Laser acupressure
Exercise Prescription
The use of basic exercises to maintain or enhance muscular strength and proprioception.
Rhythmic stabilisations
Proprioceptive enhancements
Balance exercises
Polework
Obstacles
Training aids
Groundwork
Stretches
Active range of motion exercises
Slopes, ramps and step exercise
Surface training
Functional transfer
Transitions
My passion is to use a whole animal approach to their physical, mental and emotional problems – enabling them to be the very best version of themselves.
Did you know?
Veterinary Physiotherapy isn’t just for performance animals, but can be highly beneficial to companion elderly and retired animals, post operation or long term issues.
Treatments are tailored to individual animals and owners. Some may require more than one treatment / ongoing treatment.
Important, please read:
On the day of your appointment, please ensure that your animal is clean and dry to allow for accurate assessment of musculature.
Unless otherwise arranged, all treatment must be paid for on the day.
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Equine
Livery, field, yard or event - We can provide specialist physiotherapy for your horse.
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Canine
Your beloved canine companion is part of the family, together we can ensure his good health.
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Feline
We can’t forget our feline friends. We can help your special pet get back to their best.
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Farm Animals
Cow, pig, llama or goat, we can provide onsite specialist care for your farm animals.
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Tellington TTouch
Helps improve circulation, release tension, calm and promote a sense of well being.
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Hydrotherapy
Therapeutic non-weight bearing exercise in either in warm pool or underwater treadmill.
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