Veterinary Physiotherapy is a science based profession designed to identify areas of weakness or dysfunction and provide a tailored treatment and exercise plan in order to optimize the healing process, restore movement and functional ability to the animal.

Physiotherapy is beneficial for a broad and varied spectrum of situations :   

•  Reduce the risk of recurring injury.

• Post surgical rehabilitation.

• Neurological conditions. 

• Arthritis.

• Weight management.

•  Tendon/ Ligament Injuries

•  Degenerative conditions.

• Maintenance.

• Reduced performance. 

• Pain Management.

                                                 

Physiotherapy is an important aspect of animal welfare, whether a high performance animal or a beloved family pet, SM Veterinary Physiotherapy is dedicated to improving the quality of life and general well being of your animal. 

Physiotherapy can assist in the muscular development and strengthening of you animal. It can be beneficial to have a physio session at the beginning of your fitness journey to ensure a safe and healthy start, along with a tailored fitness program to target your animals specific needs.

 Your physiotherapist is an integral member of your animals health care team, and works particularly well in conjunction with your Veterinary professional, and in the case of your horse with your farrier and dentist as well as your vet

Whilst animals aren't able to actually tell us whats wrong, however they are able to give us a few hints when they are feeling under the weather, sore or just not on top form.
Some things to look out for in your pet:

• Lameness (altered gait)
• Lethargy/ Unwillingness to exercise
• Mood changes (depressed/grumpy)
• Going off food
• Weight loss
• Difficulty developing muscle
• Asymmetrical muscle development
• Behavioural issues 
• Uneven Shoe wear (Horse)
• Scuffing of toes
• Unwillingness to get in the car
• Crying/ stiffness when getting up