Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for Horses :-
Physiotherapy is a health care profession concerned with function and movement and maximising potential:
it uses physical approaches to promote, maintain and restore physical, psychological and social well-being, taking account of variations in health status
it is science-based, committed to extending, applying, evaluating and reviewing the evidence that underpins and informs its practice and delivery
the exercise of clinical judgment and informed interpretation is at its core.
A Physiotherapist can help -
Acute and chronic injuries to reduce pain & facilitate healing
Return to successful fitness and prevent re -injury
Optimise performance and device safe fitness regimes
Facilitate movement capabilities
How a Physiotherapist will treat your animal:
Manual techniques
Joint and tissue mobilisation
Massage and stretching
Electro therapy
Tens
Laser
Muscle stimulation
Ultrasound and non invasive electro acu pen
For further information contact:
Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy.
tel: 01622 688777. Or visit: www.acpat.org