There are many signs that could indicate your dog could benefit from physiotherapy, including (but not limited to):

• Behaviour changes - reluctance to walk up and down stairs, jumping into and out of the car, general slowness 

• Lameness, altered gait or stiffness (particularly after exercise)

• Swelling, heat or inflammation surrounding joints

• Suddenly unwilling to be touched or groomed generally or in certain areas

• Reluctance to exercise or go on walks 

• Weight shifting, tripping or toe scuffing 

• Difficulty getting up from laying or sitting down

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Various conditions that your dog could experience can also benefit from physiotherapy, including (but not limited to):

• Soft tissue injuries - muscles, tendons or ligaments (e.g. cranial cruciate ligament)

• Joint and age related conditions - e.g.  hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, etc

• Back soreness - muscular or skeletal

• Wounds (acute or chronic)

• Nerve injuries/neurological issues

• Post-surgical rehabilitation - e.g. after TPLO surgery, hip/elbow replacements, spinal surgery, etc

• Muscle or soft tissue imbalances - e.g. patellar luxations, etc

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The aim of physiotherapy is not only to improve performance and return dogs to their optimum function, but also to reduce pain, re-educate gait, accelerate healing, restore mobility and aid in the prevention of injury.

From your family pet to a racing Greyhound or an agility athlete, all dogs can suffer from a wide variety of condition depending on their stage of life. Hence, each dog is an individual, meaning your dog receives a bespoke treatment programme to manage their condition, alongside personalised exercise prescriptions.