What is Prehab and is it important?
Prehab refers to vet physio or hydro where there is no diagnosed condition But why is it important? Changes in behaviour linked to...
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Zoe MSc Veterinary Physiotherapist @Fit-Pet Physio
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"Helping dedicated active dog owners to optimise their dogs health and fitness so that they can live a long and happy life"
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Oct 13, 2022
- 4 min
Working dogs, Pain, Behaviour and Stem Cells
The NARCH conference was a great day of learning for me and I wanted to share with you some of the major take home points that can help...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jul 20, 2021
- 2 min
5 Steps to prepare your pet for physiotherapy
Perhaps what’s holding you back from getting your pet physiotherapy is not knowing how they will react, will they enjoy it, will they be...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jul 7, 2021
- 2 min
Physio 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
What 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jun 9, 2021
- 3 min
How 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
What 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Apr 6, 2021
- 3 min
5 Ways to Prevent Injuries in Dogs
You 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Mar 9, 2021
- 2 min
Does 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Mar 2, 2021
- 3 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Feb 24, 2021
- 4 min
Vet 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Feb 9, 2021
- 3 min
How 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 26, 2021
- 3 min
5 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 18, 2021
- 3 min
Can 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 12, 2021
- 4 min
The Cure for Back Pain
Can 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Where 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
What 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
H-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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
What 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
What 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...
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