Veterinary Physiotherapy

Natasha Wyard RVN manages our rehabilitation centre at Worcester Veterinary Hospital. Natasha holds a diploma in Animal Physiotherapy and is a member of the International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT)

Physiotherapy is defined as general stimulation or selected treatment of impaired physiological function by natural physical means. Animal physiotherapy has developed over the last 30 years in the UK. Research is ongoing. This research coupled with medical developments has led way to the production of the current physiotherapy techniques used today, and the physiotherapeutic equipment available. Physiotherapy following injury or surgery can optimise and improve the quality of healing.

Many conditions benefit from physiotherapy, including:

• Arthritis

• Muscle, tendon and ligament injuries

• Joint disease

• Paralysis/paresis

• Fractures

• Weakness

• Altered gait

• Neurological disturbances

• Orthopaedic conditions

• Wounds