Physiotherapy Referrals
There is a strong link between lameness and back pain, and as such physiotherapy can be seen as an essential adjunct to conventional veterinary medicine. Physiotherapists use a thorough assessment and clinical reasoning skills to develop a treatment plan incorporating techniques to target;
- Stiffness
- Poor posture
- Pain and muscle spasm
- Weak core muscles
- Rider muscle imbalance
- Reduced range of movement
- Ligament and tendon injuries
- Poor proprioception
- Weak muscles (through lameness or neurological injury)
Techniques vary from a course of therapeutic ultrasound or neuromuscular stimulation to joint mobilisation and soft tissue techniques to improve range and reduce pain. Physiotherapists are the rehabilitation experts. Liaison with other professionals allows a more complete approach and more client satisfaction.
Please get in touch if there is a case you wish to discuss or review jointly.
You can submit an enquiry form to enquiries@njhsmithequinephysiotherapy.co.uk which can be found on the contact page of this website, alternatively you can call Naomi Smith on 07947844698.
