HM Veterinary Physiotherapy
24 Hartfield Road, Forest Row, RH18 5DY
01342 825545
HM
Veterinary Physiotherapy
Harmony in Motion
Fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist covering Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
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Harley uses a range of manual and electrotherapies alongside an important remedial exercise programme you can do at home.
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Find out how Harley can help your Equine, Canine or Feline companions to relieve pain and discomfort, helping them reach their full potential and performance.
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What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?
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Veterinary Physiotherapy uses a range of assessment techniques to map together a picture. From the way an animal moves to the feel of their muscles and joints, this information can be used to formulate a clinically reasoned treatment plan to:
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Relieve pain
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Reduce inflammation
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Improve performance
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Reduce the risk of injury
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Veterinary Physiotherapy can be used for a number of reasons but most visits fall within the following categories:
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Chronic musculoskeletal conditions
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Neurological conditions
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Post Surgical recovery
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Maintenance sessions
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What animals can benefit from physiotherapy?
What does treatment involve?
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After a full assessment at each visit, treatment is made up of three aspects : Manual therapy, Electrotherapy and Remedial Exercise.
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Manual Therapy
Manual therapy is the back bone of physiotherapeutic treatment and can be performed as a stand alone treatment.
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Massage
I use a range of techniques for varying effects on fascia and muscles.
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Stretching
Helps improve muscle tone and prevent injury.
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Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy machines are a great addition to the toolbox of physiotherapy. I currently use the following equipment to help relieve pain, increase circulation and build muscle:
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Hot/Cold
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy
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Low Level Laser Therapy (Class 3B)
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TENS
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NMES
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LED Light Therapy
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H-Wave
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Remedial Exercise
This is where you come in!
I will give you homework to help target any issues found.
This will be made up off:
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Controlled Exercise
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Management Advice
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All exercises will be demonstrated when prescribed.
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Kinesiology Taping
I have also attended a course ran by RockTape UK on kinesiology taping for horse and rider and I incorporate this within my treatments when appropriate. RockTape can help lessen pain and prolong the effects of manual treatment.