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Canine Physiotherapy

Involving Massage therapy, Joint mobilisations, Advanced stretching, Electrotherapies and Exercises

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Simple yet effective things that you can include in your dogs daily life

There are many different needs as our friends age, recover from surgery, deal with injuries, and maintain their health.

  • Had surgery

  • Has a diagnosis (patella luxation, cruciate damage, hip dysplasia, arthritis)

  • Simply aging resulting in stiffness and pain

  • Have a mystery lameness

Has your dog..

  • Go on long walks and do lots of running

  • Jumps on and off sofas and in and out of cars

  • Play with a ball

  • Live in a house with hard flooring

  • Pull on the lead

Does your dog..

There are many benefits of dedicated canine physiotherapy sessions for dogs of all ages, breeds, and activity levels.


My combination of therapies, including Canine Massage Therapy, can help prevent injuries, aid in rehabilitation, recovery, and manage pain.

Enquire about your dogs need

What happens during a session?

Part 1: Assessment

  1. Patient information: The first appointment will take a bit longer as I need to get to know you and your pet. I will start off asking about your pet's daily routine, lifestyle, and surroundings before conducting a comprehensive physical evaluation

  2. Gait Analysis: Looking at how the animal moves

  3. Palpation: Muscle palpation and Joint range of motion assessment

Part 2: Treatment

  1. Treatment: Canine Massage Therapy, these hands-on techniques encompass a variety of methods, including massage, joint mobilisations, myofascial release and Advance Stretching. Electrotherapies are also used when needed to aid in the up regulation of the cells

  2. Exercise advice and discussion: This is where we have a discussion on things you can do at home to help your dog. Exercises will be given for you to complete to work on the issues found in the session. This is all sent via a link the day after the session

    You spend the majority of the time with your dog so you are the most important person to help them.

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long-coated white and brown puppy
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man in black wet suit walking on beach during daytime

Approximately 80% of dogs aged over 8 years old are affected by osteoarthritis.

Mobility is key as humans age and it is for dogs! By focusing on compensatory patterns, joint health, focusing on those joint stabilising muscles, balance and co ordination. Whilst ensuring their home environment is tailored to their needs and exercise routine.....

is crucial for a happy healthy dog!

Senior Dogs

Recovery can be daunting, especially for our furry companions. No two dogs are the same, I provide personalised support beyond generic post-operative instructions. Whether it's orthopedic, neurological, or soft tissue injuries, I focus on guiding dogs through the stages of tissue healing.

From enhancing strength and joint mobility to refining balance and coordination. By targeting joint stabilizing muscles and minimizing scar tissue, we aim to improve your dog's quality of life

Injury and post operative rehabilitation

Prevention is better than cure

As humans poor posture can result in pain and compensatory patterns. We can recognise this and see someone for help.

Regular checks with treatments and exercise is crucial for spotting and sorting little niggles which could later lead to something chronic.

Maintenance check
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Get in touch

I Provide...

Personalised Assessment: Tailored evaluation designed for your beloved furry friends. No two dogs are the same so neither is the assessment

Owner Support: Continuous support available via Facebook, email, or WhatsApp. I prioritise YOU. Understanding your pup's unique challenges and needs, is paramount in my approach. You are the expert on your pup

Tailored Treatment: Utilization of leading clinically researched techniques to provide the best care for your pups such as massage therapy and manual therapies such as joint mobilizations, which has been proven to aid in mobility and pain

Advanced Modalities: Offering a range of advanced treatments such as Photobiomodulation (Laser Class 3b) Treatment, Ultrasound, Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), and more, customized to meet your dog or horse's specific needs.

Expert Massage Therapy: Level 6 tailored canine Massage Therapy administered by a VetPhys NAVP registered physiotherapist.

Home Management: Empowering owners with customized exercises and home management strategies to continue the care at home.

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Kirsten Smith Veterinary Physiotherapy, Packet Lane, Rosudgeon, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 9PU

Contacts

07510271832
info@kirstenvetphyio.co.uk

Opening Hours

  • Monday - Friday 8am to 6pm

  • Weekend and evening appointments are available so please ask!