Physiotherapy

What is a Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist?

Chartered Physiotherapists are highly qualified professionals who first train and work in human physiotherapy before specialising in animals. This extensive background means they bring transferable skills, advanced knowledge, and diverse specialities to animal rehabilitation, allowing them to design highly specialised treatment programmes tailored to each pet’s needs.

Specialist Knowledge & Expertise

Chartered Physiotherapists have advanced training in:

• Anatomy and biomechanics
• Physiology and pathology
• Detailed assessment techniques

This expertise enables them to create individualised treatment plans based on your pet’s condition, stage of recovery, and long term health goals.

Treatment Options for Your Pet

Whether your pet requires:

• Conservative treatment (non surgical management)
• Pre treatment to prepare for surgery and maximise succes
• Post surgical rehabilitation starting as early as day one

Chartered Physiotherapists provide safe, effective, and evidence based care.

Types of Physiotherapy Treatments

Chartered Physiotherapists use a wide range of techniques designed to restore normal movement, reduce pain, and promote healing:

Hands On Techniques

• Manipulation & massage
• Myofascial release
• Trigger point release
• Reflex inhibition techniques
• Specific stretches
• Treatment of muscular soreness, asymmetry, and musculoskeletal dysfunction

Electrotherapy

• Ultrasound
• Laser therapy
• Muscle stimulation
• TENS & interferential therapy
• Pulsed electromagnetic energy
• H wave therapy - Providing pain relief and promoting efficient healing.

Exercise Therapy

• Rehabilitation programmes for recovery and injury prevention
• Core stability exercises
• Proprioceptive and sport specific training
• Referral for Hydrotherapy for safe, low impact conditioning

Expert Advice & Education

• Handling and posture guidance
• Tailored exercise advice
• Education on conditions and early post operative management

Why Choose a Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist?

• Proven expertise from human physiotherapy practice, upgraded to animal care.
• Specialist knowledge in anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology.
• Tailored programmes for conservative, pre surgical, and post surgical management.
• Comprehensive treatments including hands on therapy, electrotherapy and exercise rehabilitation.
• Trusted by vets, insurers, and pet owners across the UK.

To book your appointment please contact us direct or ask your veterinary professional to complete and return a referral form to us. You can also call us on 01635 521915 or send us an email at
info@ActNow-Newbury.co.uk.