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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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
- 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 13, 2021
- 2 min
Why is dog agility good for dogs?
We hear a lot about the risks in agility and what not to do but how about we take a look at the positives too? Why is agility important?...
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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 30, 2021
- 3 min
Best places to walk dogs in West Yorkshire
5 best places to walk in West Yorkshire for all dogs whether they be young, old, recovering from an injury or surgery or are nervous.
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
What to do when your pet has to rest.
After injury controlled exercise is used to get pets moving again without causing further injury. This is especially important in the...
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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
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
Why do We Use Cold Therapy?
Cold therapy is used to reduce blood flow- vasoconstrict, therefore, is useful for reducing heat and swelling in an area this is often...
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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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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
Pulsed 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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 1 min
What'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...
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Fit-Pet Physio
- Jan 11, 2021
- 2 min
What's the Longissimus Dorsi?
This blog is all about the Longissimus Dorsi. The longissimus dorsi is one of the major back muscles present in both the dog and the...
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