Fit-Pet PhysioJul 20, 20212 min5 Steps to prepare your pet for physiotherapyPerhaps what’s holding you back from getting your pet physiotherapy is not knowing how they will react, will they enjoy it, will they be...
Fit-Pet PhysioJul 7, 20212 minPhysio for dogs after surgery? Yes or No?Did you know that surgery is just the start of your dog’s road to recovery? Surgery recommended by your vet is a brilliant first step and...
Fit-Pet PhysioJun 22, 20213 minWhat are the side effects of veterinary physiotherapy in our pets?I often get asked can my pet do their normal workout or exercise after their physio session and the answer is no! But why? Let’s start by...
Fit-Pet PhysioJun 9, 20213 minHow to start weaving with your dog Did you know there are 3 different types of weaving we can use with our dogs? Which do you use? Dog agility pole weaving Dog leg weaving...
Fit-Pet PhysioMay 26, 20213 minWhat do vet physios do for our pets?Maybe you’re toying with the idea of getting physio for your pets or perhaps you’ve never heard of vet physio before? So lets start at...
Fit-Pet PhysioApr 6, 20213 min5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in DogsYou know that sinking feeling you get in the pit of your stomach when you feel guilty, lost and have managed to convince yourself it was...
Fit-Pet PhysioMar 9, 20212 minDoes my pet need a chiropractor or veterinary physiotherapist?How to choose your rehab professional... Very valid question! There are a whole host of highly qualified professionals in the...
Fit-Pet PhysioMar 2, 20213 min 5 Simple Core Exercises for Dogs and Horses How do I strengthen my dog and/or horse's core with 5 simple exercises? Core strengthening and conditioning is a key part of any dog or...
Fit-Pet PhysioFeb 24, 20214 minVet physio for performance: 3 Signs your Pet needs Vet Physio NOW!Why vet physio isn’t just for injured or sick dogs and horse's but for the fit and healthy ones too! It’s often easy to think ‘I don’t...
Fit-Pet PhysioFeb 9, 20213 minHow to massage your dog/horse at home in 5 simple steps...without spending a fortune on massage mitts, guns or whatever the latest trend is! There’s no need to spend a tonne on fancy equipment...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 26, 20213 min5 Steps to choosing your dog and horse's fitness exercises What do I need to know before creating a fitness plan for my pet? You’ve heard you should have a fitness plan for your pet but you’re not...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 18, 20213 minCan Horse's Have Physio?Can horse's have physio? And should they? YES and YES! I’m a firm believer that all pets should receive regular vet and vet physio...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 12, 20214 minThe Cure for Back PainCan we cure back pain and can Veterinary Physiotherapy help? So the short answer is yes! But if you’d like to know more about the causes...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20212 minWhere are the Quads?So we’ve had a look at the Gluteals and the Hamstrings now we’re going to take a look at the Quadriceps muscle the last big muscle group...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20212 minWhat is Massage therapy good for?Massage is an effective treatment for pain and tension in muscles and subsequently aids in increasing stride length and increasing joint...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minH-Wave What it Does and Why it Works.H- wave is used to aid in the healing of muscles, nerves and tendons as well as in the reduction of pain and oedema by mimicking the...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minWhat is Laser Therapy used for?Laser is most commonly used to reduce pain at trigger points by altering endogenous opioid production in the same way that morphine works...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minWhat Can Heat Therapy be Used For?Heat is used to relieve muscle spasm, tension and areas of pain similar to how we would use laser therapy but heat can also be used...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20212 minPulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy and Why you Need it.PEMF is a form of magnetic therapy that generates a low-level electromagnetic field. This aids in re-establishing cellular voltage, as...
Fit-Pet PhysioJan 11, 20211 minWhat's a TENS Machine?TENS also known as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation is used to reduce pain by stimulating the opioid mechanism in the same way...