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Gill provides animal physiotherapy services within Lancashire and the North West, and is based in Blackburn, Lancashire. GGVetPhysio can provide the most up to date bespoke horse physiotherapy and small animal physiotherapy treatments at the clients’ home, yard or veterinary practice.
GGVetPhysio also provide physiotherapy for dogs, cats and other small animals and pets.
Working alongside vets, GGVetPhysio provides equine, canine and small animal therapy treatment pre and post-surgery, supporting musculoskeletal conditions, age related conditions, neurological conditions and maintenance treatment such as sports massages, by combining the use of manual therapies, electrotherapies and rehabilitation.
Gill is a qualified veterinary physiotherapist to post graduate degree level under the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists.
Pilates for HorsesPilates is a form of exercise which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. This helps to improve general fitness and overall well-being and reduces the chances of injury..
Learn moreVeterinary permission must be given before an animal or pet can be treated with physiotherapy. Gill will do this for you but Data Protection requires your consent for this.
Manual strategies utilise the
combination of different treatment techniques including:
· Movement Therapies;
ranging from passive range of movement of limbs and
joints (ie movement without ‘effort’), to assisted
walking, to the obstacle course for the very advanced
patient.
Manual Therapies; including hands-on graded
mobilisation techniques to loosen joint stiffness or
pain
· Soft Tissue
Techniques; including massage techniques and
myofascial release techniques aimed at loosening
tensions in and between soft tissues. These different
techniques can be used in both the land-based and
water-based environments, such as the hydrotherapy
setting, and application of such exercise regimes and
hands-on techniques have consistently been demonstrated
to improve the physical function of the veterinary
patient.
Ultrasound
and pulsed electromagnetic energy all work at a cellular
level to provide pain relief, promote the resolution of
inflammation, reduce swelling, and improve the quality
and speed of healing and the reduction of scar
formation.
The choice depends on which
type of tissue is injured, how deep it is within the
body, and the stage of healing.
Electrotherapies available
include
Ultrasound
TENS Transcutaneous
Electro Neural Stimulation
NMES Neuro
Muscular Electro Stimulation
PEMF Pulsed
Electromagnetic Field
There are many ways we can help injured or older animals, and relieve stiffness, discomfort or pain.
If you have any questions about your pets treatment or veterinary physiotherapy in general please give me a ring.
Telephone advice is free!
I will be delighted to help you.
Gill at
GVetPhysio
Please call me on
07949 838152
ggvetphysio@gmail.com
The Animal Physiotherapist employs an advanced knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, disease and injury pathology and physiology to develop an
effective treatment plan for each individual animal or pet.
In optimum conditions nature will heal an injury in a particular time span. However, for many reasons, these conditions are not always
readily available. In these circumstances the injury will take longer to heal than nature intended or at worst may not heal at all.
The aim of the physiotherapist is to optimise these conditions so that the body can heal the injury in the best time span.
Physiotherapy is delivered by:
• Electrotherapies
• Manual techniques
• Remedial Exercises
Pet physiotherapy following veterinary referral can help horses and other animals recover from a variety of conditions, such as back pain, sprains, strains, fractures and sporting injuries. Animal therapy can also be used following orthopaedic, neurological or general surgery, as well as improve biomechanics and athletic ability. The use of veterinary physiotherapy is increasing. Animals and pets can undergo a wide range of treatments, including manual techniques, electrotherapies and exercise therapy.
AHPR (Animal Health Professionals Register) registered veterinary physiotherapists follow a strict code of conduct, work within their scope of practice, comply with annual CPD requirements and have appropriate insurance.
Gill is a fully qualified Veterinary Physiotherapist to post-graduate level under the National Association for Veterinary Physiotherapists.
Taping for HorsesGill is an approved Kinesio therapist.
The taping system used by top athletes is now available for equine use.
