Phone: 07398218580
Email: nwvetphysio@gmail.com
Canine Physiotherapy
Helping your dog move better, recover stronger and enjoy an active life.
Canine physiotherapy can play an important role in helping dogs recover from injury or surgery, manage ongoing conditions and maintain their strength, mobility and quality of life.
At North Western Vet Physio, every dog receives an individual assessment before treatment begins. We look at how your dog moves, their posture, joint range of motion, muscle condition and any areas of pain or restriction. This allows us to develop a treatment plan that is specific to your dog, their condition and your goals.
Whether your dog is recovering from surgery, managing osteoarthritis, returning to sport or simply starting to show signs that they aren't moving as freely as they once did, physiotherapy can form an important part of their care.
What does canine physiotherapy involve?
Treatment is tailored to each individual dog and may include:
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Massage and other manual therapies
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Joint mobilisation and range-of-motion techniques
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Stretching
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Laser therapy
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Neuromuscular electrical stimulation where appropriate
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Remedial exercise
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Balance and proprioception exercises
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Strength and conditioning
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Bespoke home exercise programmes
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Home adaptions and advice
Treatment is always adapted to your dog's needs and comfort.
Supporting recovery and rehabilitation
Physiotherapy can be particularly beneficial following orthopaedic or soft-tissue surgery.
A carefully planned rehabilitation programme can help your dog gradually rebuild strength, mobility and confidence as they return to normal activity.
We also work with dogs managing life-long conditions, including osteoarthritis, hip and elbow dysplasia and neurological conditions.
Performance and working dogs
Physiotherapy isn't just for dogs recovering from injury.
Working and competition dogs place significant demands on their bodies. Regular physiotherapy can help support mobility, strength and physical wellbeing, while exercise programmes can be tailored around the demands of your dog's individual sport or job.
We work with agility, flyball, gundog, sheepdog and other active dogs, creating treatment and exercise plans around their workload and goals.
Every dog is different. That's why we don't use a one-size-fits-all approach.
Your dog's treatment plan will be reviewed and adapted as they progress, ensuring their rehabilitation continues to meet their changing needs.
North Western Vet Physio provides canine physiotherapy across Lancashire and the wider North West, with mobile appointments and clinic-based options available.