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Animal Rehabilitation
A pain management consultation is designed for animals who are suffering from pain as a result of a condition or injury. This generally follows a veterinary referral or initial consult where pain is the primary concern and it focuses on alleviating pain relief to allow further rehabilitation. Every session included 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 evaluate the progression of pain, if it has improved then we will continue with the plan, however if there is regression I will adjust or refer you to your vet depending on the pain response regression.
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What to know before appointment.
When booking a pain relief appointment it follows an initial or referral appointment therefore you 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 there is regression and no improvement I may refer you to the referring vet for an evaluation therefore I will send a referral form on your behalf.
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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.
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If your animal is on medicated pain relief (prescribed by your vet) please keep detailed records of your adminstration, if you finish your course or if the vet has lengthened/adjusted the course. Please take note if your animals behaviour or health changes in response to the medication (diarrhoea, vomitting, passing blood, refusing to eat etc)