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Animal Rehabilitation
This appointment is tailored and designed for animals with chronic conditions or conservative treatment in older animals, it is booked following an initial assessment or referral. A few of such conditions are as follows:
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Canine Hip Dysplasia
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Canine Elbow Dysplasia
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Osteoarthritis
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Spondylosis
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Muscular dystrophy (myopathy)
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Chronic joint disease
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Kissing Spine
Each appointment begins with a full assessment as follows:
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Static Assessment (standing animal still)
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Dynamic Assessment (walk and trotting in a line)
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Manual Assessment (assessing tissues and structures)
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Treatment (massage, stretching, electrotherapies etc)
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Treatment Plan
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Demonstration of required exercises
After the treatment I will discuss the areas of concern and how the plan will target them. We will develop a manageable plan and discuss further appointments.
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What to know before appointment.
As you have been registered prior to this appointment I will not require any forms for your appointment. However I may contact you prior to the appointment if I need an additional insurance form. If I feel the condition is worsening or deterioting at an unusual pace I will refer you back to the referring vet for evaluation. I will do this on your behalf.
Sometimes additional therapies, for example hydrotherapy and acupuncture can assist with chronic conditions. I can discuss the benefits of these and provide a list of qualified individuals which could help.
Please keep record of your animals progression throughout the plan, a diary is a brilliant way of documenting any improvements, difficulties, behaviour or regression. I will ask for an update at the beginning of each session to make sure the plan is suitable and if not I can tailor it.