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What can RH Veterinary Physiotherapy offer in appointments?
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Understanding and recording an in-depth clinical history and lifestyle of each patient.
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Static and dynamic assessment of the animal
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In some equine cases observation with the rider on too
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Palpation techniques to assess the quality of soft tissues
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Joint range of movement assessment
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Neurological assessment (When applicable)
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From the findings, treatments within the session including:
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Massage
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Stretching
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Passive range of motion / joint mobilization
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Myofascial release
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Electrotherapies (Including PEMFT, Laser (LLLT), Ultrasound (UST) TENS, NMES)
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K-taping
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Cryotherapy (including Epiony heat pad)
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Tailor-made rehabilitation exercise programs and home management advice.
Each session is individually tailored to suit each animal's needs. Factors that will affect this are: age, workload, fitness, whether the animal is conservatively managed or whether there has been surgical intervention.
Follow up sessions consist of a more concise re-assessment to identify any changes following the previous consultation.