We offer tailored physiotherapy treatments for dogs to help manage pain, restore movement, and support recovery from injury or surgery. Whether your dog is recovering from an orthopaedic condition, managing a long-term issue, or simply slowing down with age, our goal is to improve their comfort, mobility, and quality of life.

Here’s what to expect during a typical physiotherapy session.

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Initial Assessment

Each session begins with a full history of your dog to understand their current condition and background. We will discuss:

• Age, breed, and how long you’ve had your dog

• Current and previous medical conditions

• Recent surgeries or injuries

• Lifestyle, activity level, and daily routines

• Changes in movement, behaviour, or ability

While we talk, your dog is observed in a relaxed state to assess their posture, behaviour, and how they naturally move around the space.

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Gait Analysis

Gait analysis allows us to assess how your dog moves and distributes their weight, helping us identify:

• Limping or uneven gait patterns

• Muscle imbalances

• Joint stiffness or soft tissue restrictions

• Compensatory movement patterns

This may include observing your dog:

• Walking and trotting in a straight line

• Turning, stepping backwards, or using stairs (if appropriate)

• Performing controlled movements to highlight mobility or coordination issues

In some cases, video analysis or slow-motion footage may be used to assess subtle gait abnormalities.

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Musculoskeletal Assessment

This hands-on examination helps us evaluate the condition of your dog’s muscles, joints, and supporting structures. We check for:

• Areas of pain or sensitivity

• Muscle tension or weakness

• Joint stiffness or reduced range of motion

• Spinal or pelvic asymmetry

Key elements of this assessment include:

• Soft tissue palpation – Feeling for muscle tone, tightness, swelling, or heat

• Joint range of motion testing – Gently moving joints to assess flexibility and comfort

• Spinal and pelvic checks – Assessing alignment, symmetry, and mobility of the back and pelvis

 

Treatment

Each treatment is tailored to your dog’s specific needs and may include a combination of techniques to relieve discomfort, restore function, and promote healing.

Treatment techniques may include:

• Therapeutic massage

• Myofascial release

• Trigger point therapy

• Lymphatic drainage

• Stretching (passive and active)

• Electrotherapies such as PEMF or TENS (where appropriate and tolerated)

These methods help improve circulation, reduce muscle tension, and support the recovery process.

 

Exercise Prescription & Aftercare

Following treatment, you’ll receive a personalised plan of home care exercises and management advice to support your dog between sessions. This may include:

• Rest and controlled activity guidelines

• Passive and active stretching routines

• Specific exercises to build strength, balance, and mobility

• Environmental advice (e.g. using ramps, flooring adjustments)

Your dog’s aftercare plan will be tailored to their condition, stage of recovery, age, and lifestyle.

 

Ongoing Support

Many dogs benefit from regular physiotherapy, especially those with chronic conditions such as arthritis or neurological issues. Whether it's part of a rehabilitation plan or routine maintenance, our treatments are designed to support long-term health and wellbeing.