Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy and Hydrotherapy services are provided in our fully equipped purpose build rehabilitation suite.
Physiotherapy treatments primarily focus on reducing pain, improving mobility and therefore increasing the quality of life of pets with musculoskeletal conditions. This is achieved through a range of electrotherapies, manual therapies, tailored exercise programmes and hydrotherapy in an underwater treadmill. Together with you, Suzanne will help your pet regain strength, flexibility and confidence in a friendly caring environment.
When can physiotherapy help?
- Post-surgical Recovery: assists healing and regaining mobility following orthopaedic or neurological surgeries.
- Arthritis and joint pain: provides pain relief and improves mobility for pets with degenerative joint conditions.
- Hip/ elbow dysplasia: Help managing pain and improving functions in pets with these common genetic conditions.
- Obesity management: Develop exercise plans to help pets lose weight and improve overall fitness.
- Sporting or working injuries: Offers preventative care and rehabilitation for active pets involved in agility or hunting.
Hydrotherapy
At Broadleys we also utilise hydrotherapy to support your pets recovery. The underwater treadmill is a gentle yet effective form of therapy that uses the properties of water to improve mobility, reduce pain and generally enhance well-being.
Why is Hydrotherapy so beneficial?
- Reduced impact: The buoyancy of water decreases the stress placed on joints and muscles.
- Enhances strength: Water resistance provides a low-impact environment for building muscle strength and endurance without the risk of over exertion.
- Improved mobility: water can help pets regain range of motion and improve flexibility.
- Pain relief: The hydrostatic pressure of water can help reduce swelling and pain. The warm water is also a natural pain killer.
