Physiotherapy for dogs is becoming a more used and widespread practice for dogs around the world. Considering our four-legged friends can’t verbally tell us what is wrong, Physiotherapy with a trained professional who can recognise and identify issues with your dog’s movement and function is just as important if not more important than in human physiotherapy. We can work closely with your vet to help gain the most holistic approach to your dog’s health possible for long term health and wellness for your dog.

Canine Physiotherapy is the application of similar treatment methodologies as in humans to dogs. These principals and methodologies have been widely studied and researched to ensure optimum care and management.

At Animate we aim to assist in restoring and maximising function and performance of our canine friends. This can range from dogs with injuries and diseases to those with high level sporting or work requirements.

Methods used to help your dogs include:

  • Massage Therapy
  • Soft tissue therapy including myofascial release and trigger point therapy
  • Joint mobilisations
  • Dry Needling Therapy
  • Hot/Cold Therapy
  • Taping
  • Stretching & range of motion exercises
  • Strengthening
  • Movement re-education
  • Balance and proprioception re-training
  • Tailored exercise program prescription
  • Electrotherapy including ultrasound, neuromuscular electrical stimulation and laser
  • Brace/Harness fitting

Canine Physiotherapy plays a critical role in relieving pain, improving muscle, joint, ligament and tendon function and both assists with rehabilitation of dogs following injuries or surgery as well as helping to prevent injury or disease in the first place.

Holistic canine Physiotherapy treatments can be performed in clinic or at the dog’s home for an extra fee if unable to make it to the clinic or your dog is not good in unfamiliar environments.

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