Maeve Grant
Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist
Bsc Physio PG Dip Vet Physio
MCSP SRP ACPAT Cat A
Canine Physio
Physiotherapy is useful in the treatment of the following conditions in dogs:
- Rehabilitation following surgery
- Degenerative joint disease
- Joint and spinal pain
- Muscle strains and tears
- Tendon and ligament injuries
- Neurological conditions
- Canine sports injuries
Congenital and Orthopaedic conditions
Many dogs suffer from congenital conditions such as hip and elbow dysplasia. Physiotherapy can help with pain relief, and provide exercise and rehabilitation programmes to restore and maintain normal movement and function. Physiotherapy can greatly enhance recovery from common orthopaedic conditions such as cranial cruciate ligament rupture.
After surgery
Early physiotherapy intervention following orthopaedic or neurological surgery in the dog is indicated to enhance recovery. Ongoing rehabilitation following surgery has been shown to be beneficial to restore normal function.
The injured dog
Many dogs suffer from fractures, soft tissue and other injuries following car accidents, falls and other traumas. Physiotherapy is used to reduce pain, enhance healing and restore the dog’s normal movement and function following injury.
The older dog
Arthritis is a very common condition in dogs. Physiotherapy can help with pain relief, joint stiffness and muscle wasting to improve movement and quality of life in the older dog.
The sporting and working dog
The sporting and working dog is an elite athlete. Through prevention and treatment of pain and injury, physiotherapy can help achieve and maintain optimal performance in these animals.
Lothian Canine Rehabilitation Centre
For canine physio, Animal Physio Plus operates out of the Lothian Canine Rehabilitation Centre. Please contact them for appointments and prices.
