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Welcome to Westfield Veterinary Physiotherapy.

We provide a comprehensive Chartered Physiotherapy service for equine and small animal clients in the Yorkshire area.

From companion animals to elite performers, Physiotherapy:

assists recovery from surgery and injury

aids the management of long term conditions

helps to maintain performance levels

Regardless of age, experience or discipline, all animals can benefit from physiotherapy to ensure they remain pain free, supple and balanced.

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ROUTINE

Physiotherapy is the use of specific therapeutic techniques to

reduce pain

facilitate movement

improve muscle balance

promote body awareness

enhance performance

The result is a horse or dog who is able to perform to the best of their ability in a comfortable and balanced manner. This in itself promotes a good quality of life, reduces the risk of injury and may prolong your animal's career.

Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapists are trained human therapists who have undergone two years post graduate training at the Royal Veterinary College in order to treat animals.

All Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapists are fully insured and regulated, liaise closely with other professionals and always work with a veterinary referral (as required by the Veterinary Act 1962 and 1966).

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DENTISTRY

Equine Physiotherapy

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Chartered Physiotherapists are movement and exercise specialists. Whether you have a happy hacker, occasional hunter or a high goal polo star I assess fully how your horse moves and palpate his whole body, identifying areas of pain, stiffness, assymmetry, weakness, poor muscle co-ordination and reduced range of movement.

From this information a treatment plan is formed. All treatment plans and exercises are specific and tailored to both your horse's needs and the riders aims, ensuring you receive an individual service every time.

Treatment options include:

Manual therapy (reflex/reciprocal inhibition, massage, MFR, trigger point)

Electrotherapy (TMM, NMES, Ultrasound, Laser)

Client /sport specific therapeutic exercise

Static or baited stretches and combined movements

Taping

Managment advice

I believe that treating your horse is the first step to recovery, but this must be complemented by a home programme of specific exercises to build muscle and aid balance and stability. This approach ensures your horse feels the most benefit and remains on the right track.

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Canine Physiotherapy

Dogs and other small animals can require physiotherapy for many different reasons. Surgery on joints and the spine is common and often these dogs need physiotherapy to help them in returning to their previous level of exercise and fitness. This is especially important with working and performance dogs.

Specifically physiotherapy can help following:

Cruciate disease and/or surgery

Conservative and surgical management of hip and elbow displaysia

Joint, tendon, ligament and muscle injuries

Post spinal surgery

Post fracture/traumatic injury

A treatment plan is formulated following a detailed examination. We liaise

closely with your Veterinary Surgeon regarding post operative and injury advice.

Treatment options include:

Manual techniques (Trigger point release massage and manipulation)

Electrotherapies (Ultrasound, NMES)

Splinting (for support and following neurological injuries)

Sports specific exercise, static and baited stretches

Proprioceptively enriched exercises

Home exercise programme and management advice

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Canine Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy can be used as an integral part of your dogs physiotherapy regime. We can use the water to our advantage, to provide pressure, resistance and can utilise the speed and incline to increase the intensity of the session and specifically target an area.Hydrotherapy can: Improve circulation Provide pain relief and relaxationDecrease swellingIncrease range of movement and mobilityIncrease muscle strengthImprove cardiovascular fitness and enduranceAll Hydrotherapy sessions take place at Snowlandia Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Nr Naburn, York. We use the innovative Hydro Physio underwater treadmill. This allows us to specifically grade exercise dependent on your dogs ability. The glass sides of the treadmill give an excellent view of your dogs movement and allow constant monitoring. Dogs attending Hydrotherapy as part of their physiotherapy treatment session are accompanied in the treadmill by a qualified physiotherapist to maximise treatment.If you would like to continue Hydrotherapy sessions once your physiotherapy treatment is complete or you would like to use the treadmill for fittening or to support a weight management scheme, please contact Hollie (pictured) at Snowlandia on 01904 728235.

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Goose on the Hydro Physio Treadmill as part of his fitness regime

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Its not only your horse that deserves Physiotherapy. As riders we all pick up injuries however subtle and those habits of the day job can often come back to haunt in the saddle. How many riders understand how the subtle things they do in the saddle affect the way their horse moves?

Collapsing a hip, a slight upper body rotation, stiffness, uneven seat? Sound familiar? We can offer rider assessments either in combination with your horse or seperately. Regardless of your riding experience or ability, we offer a tailored service to highlight and address problem areas using a variety of techniques.

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Equine ServicesSingle Treatment Session £50.00 (per horse)Three or more horses on same yard £45.00 (per horse)Rider Performance - Mounted/un-mounted (45 mins) £35.00Canine Services Initial Treatment session £35.00Physiotherapy with Hydrotherapy £40.00Follow up session (land based) £30.00Travel upto 15 miles is included in the above prices. Travel is charged at 40p per mile over this and will be split between clients when multiple horses are treated at the same yard. Any applicable travel charges will be advised at the time of booking.ClinicsPlease contact me if you would like to hold a clinic day or part day at your premises. I am looking for suitable venues to hold equine and rider assessments, massage courses and lecture/information sessions for 2012.

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"I thought I would just drop you an email to thank you for treating Flynn on Saturday. Your treatment was really refreshing and inspiring - I feel like I know him better and have a clear idea on what I need to work on with him "Cathy Ross, Considering Horses

Physiotherapy FAQ

Physiotherapy FAQ's
Who can call themselves a Physiotherapist?In the animal world anyone can call themselves a Physiotherapist. Unfortunately, the title is not protected as it is in human medicine. It is therefore vital you know who is treating your animals. Always use a Chartered Physiotherapist with the letters MCSP or SRP after their name, as this is the only way to know you are choosing someone who is fully qualified, insured and regulated. You can check registration by visting the HPC, CSP and ACPAT websites (see links for details).What is Physiotherapy?Physiotherapy is the use of specific therapeutic techniques to reduce pain, facilitate movement, improve muscle balance, promote body awareness and enhance performance. The result is a horse or dog who is able to perform to the best of their ability in a comfortable and balanced manner. This in itself promotes a good quality of life, reduces the risk of injury and may prolong your animal's career.How do you decide what techniques are needed?The key to effective Physiotherapy is in a detailed assessment. A typical treatment session will consist of several treatment techniques to address the issues found, followed by specific advice and a home exercise programme. This is designed to maximise the Physiotherapy session and help manage your animal's issues for long term results. If necessary further session/s may be advised.How long is a Physiotherapy session?Initial sessions will be around 1-1 1/2 hours for a horse and 45minutes to 1 hour for a dog.My horse/dog is insured. Can I claim back the cost of physiotherapy/hydrotherapy?Most insurance companies will cover Physiotherapy assessment and treatment by a Chartered Physiotherapist. However, you should discuss this with your insurer prior to arranging Physiotherapy, as there may be special conditions or a limit to the number of treatment sessions covered. Whilst Westfield Veterinary Physiotherapy are happy to liaise with insurers at a clients request, we would like to remind clients that payment for any Physiotherapy sessions is due at the time of treatment and it is the clients responsibility to persue reimbursement from their insurance company. Full details and written documentation of treatment are available on request.How often should my animal be seen by a Physiotherapist?This depends on your animal's specific issues and the reason for a Physiotherapy referral. Some owners prefer their animals to be regularly assessed, particularly if they have an underlying condition or compete frequently. This tends to be every 2-3 months though it is entirely up to individual owners. If your animal has had surgery or suffered an injury, more frequent sessions may be needed intially, becoming less frequent as your animal recovers.Please contact us for details. Physiotherapy is not prescriptive. There are no 'standard' treatments and each animal is assessed and treated as an individual. Like people, some respond very quickly with a small amount of treatment, however others may require more intensive treatment to achieve the desired outcome.Please note: In accordance with the Veterinary Act (1962), Westfield Veterinary Physiotherapy is unable to treat any animal without a signed veterinary referral. This will be discussed when booking the appointment and is generally obtained by us prior to treatment. Obtaining a veterinary referral does not incurr any charge.

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www.snowlandia.co.ukFamily run boarding kennels and cattery between Naburn and Stillingfleet, 7 miles south of York. Hydrotherapy appointments available using the Hydro Physio treadmill for injury and surgery rehabilitation or general exercise, fitness and weight managment.Also home of Levenghyl Labradors www.levenghyllabradors.co.uk The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy. Provides information on Animal/Veterinary Physiotherapy including training routes and qualification details.The Health Professions Council. Provides a register of all qualified Physiotherapists in the UK. Check your Physiotherapist is registered. Anyone treating human patients as a physiotherapist must be registered, its an offence if not.The Chartered Society of Physiotherapists. Professional regulating body, responsible for codes of practise. Only affiliated members may use the title Chartered Physiotherapist and the abreviation MCSP. Also provides general physiotherapy information.

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