WHAT IS VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in helping animals recover from injuries, surgeries, or maintain overall wellness. Our comprehensive approach includes manual therapy, such as soft tissue work, alongside a variety of electrotherapy treatments. These techniques are essential for promoting tissue healing and strengthening, enabling animals to return to their normal activities.
Our process begins with a thorough initial assessment, where we carefully evaluate the animal both at rest and in motion. This allows us to gauge the condition of the musculoskeletal system accurately. Based on our findings, we develop a personalized treatment plan, complemented by a tailored exercise regimen, designed to meet the unique needs of each animal. We also provide expert guidance to ensure that you are fully equipped to support your pet's recovery and achieve your goals together.
At our clinic, we are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for your pet through expert physiotherapy care.
MEET OUR QUALIFIED VET PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Tash Lotter is the highly skilled and accredited veterinary physiotherapist at Umm Sequim Veterinary Centre. Originally from South Africa, Tash has spent many years in the UAE dedicated to advancing the field of animal care. She stands out as Dubai's only Elite-level Fear-Free professional, demonstrating her commitment to the most compassionate and effective treatment methods.
Tash consistently stays ahead of the latest trends and research in veterinary physiotherapy, ensuring that her treatments are both innovative and evidence-based. She specializes in alleviating pain, restoring physical function, and strengthening muscles - all within a caring and positive environment. Under her expert care, every session is designed to be as comforting and effective as possible, setting the standard for veterinary physiotherapy in the region.
PHYSIO TREATMENT OPTIONS
Treatment options during a session dependent on the stage of healing can include the following:
Manual or soft tissue work such as massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, active/passive stretching, active/passive range of motion.
Electrotherapy such as pulse magnetic field therapy or the class four therapeutic laser.
Hydrotherapy using the underwater treadmill.
Ground exercise equipment and conditioning such as cavaletti pole exercises, the raised pad, wobble board and peanut.
Some of the common clinical conditions seen include the following:
Cruciate ligament rupture • Muscle/ joint/tendon - soreness or strain
Hip and elbow dysplasia • Back/SI pain
Arthritis • Neurological disorders
Intervertebral disc disease • Lameness
Sub luxating patella • Fractures
WHAT IS VETERINARY HYDROTHERAPY?
Hydrotherapy offers a dynamic and gentle approach to rehabilitation and fitness for your pet. Utilizing an underwater treadmill, this form of therapy provides a secure and controlled environment for exercise. Customizable settings such as speed, water height, and temperature are meticulously adjusted to meet each animal's specific rehabilitation and maintenance needs, targeting muscles efficiently for optimal strengthening.
The therapeutic benefits of hydrotherapy are extensive, particularly following injuries or for general fitness enhancement. The unique properties of water, including buoyancy and resistance, not only aid in muscle strengthening but also support the joints by reducing strain. This environment allows for a full range of joint motion during exercise, promoting muscle development and enhancing gait and posture. The carefully controlled water conditions play a crucial role in accelerating recovery and strengthening, encompassing factors like water height, buoyancy, and temperature.
If you're interested in exploring our physiotherapy options and would like to schedule an assessment for your pet, please contact us at 04-321-0799 or 04-348-3799. Join us at Umm Sequim Veterinary Centre, where we are eager to assist your furry friend in achieving excellent mobility and rediscovering the joy of movement together!