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Veterinary Physiotherapy is available for horses mobile across Essex.

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I am a Chartered Physiotherapist registered with ACPAT as a Category A member. This means that I have completed 3 years of training to become a human Physiotherapist, worked for a few years to gain experience, and then completed a 3 year Part-time Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy. This has allowed me to adapt and use all of my human knowledge to help your horses 

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Signs that your animal may require Physiotherapy input:

- Changes in behaviour

- Refusing fences 

- Not able to walk as far as normal 

- Veterinary recommendation

- Post-operative rehabilitation

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In the initial appointment a full assessment will be carried out including:

- Taking your horse's medical history

- Speaking about the reason for referral or if there are any changes to their performance/behaviour

- A full observation of your horses conformation

- Gait assessment

- Palpation to feel for areas of pain/compensation

- Range of movement of joints will be assessed

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Treatments available depending upon assessment: 

- Education and Advice

- Soft tissue Massage 

- Trigger point release 

- Joint Mobilisations

- Personalised exercise plans

- Muscle Stimulation (NMES)

- INDIBA Radiofrequency (see separate page for more information)

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For maintenance cases Veterinary Physiotherapy can be undertaken without Veterinary Consent, however if there are any areas of concern, Veterinary Consent must be obtained prior to your appointment. This can be discussed upon booking.

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