Merlin Veterinary Physiotherapy

For owners:

You can self-refer your animal for Physiotherapy, either for 'routine maintenance' (Vet referral no longer required by law, provided the animal is healthy), or request Physiotherapy for a specific condition. If the animal is lame or showing significant signs of pain, Veterinary referral/consent is still required.

Please complete a self-referral form below and email.

I will liaise with your Vet as appropriate.

N.B. By self-referring, you are consenting to information being shared between myself, relevant Veterinarians and other professionals involved in the animal's care. This is for the best possible animal welfare.

Please email, telephone or text to request an appointment.

For Vets:

Please click on the link to download a Physiotherapy referral form, which can then be emailed.

Alternatively, please feel free to telephone or email to discuss any referrals or queries.

Conditions treated

Musculoskeletal problems

Equine:

· Tendinopathies (tendon injuries/strains) & suspensory lesions

· ‘Kissing spine’

· Muscle tears/strains

· Back pain, facet joint arthropathies, SIJ pain/dysfunction

· Osteoarthritis

· Bursitis

· Upward fixating patella

Canine:

· Osteoarthritis

· Fractures

· Hip/elbow dysplasia

· Patellar luxation

· Ligament sprains

· Disc protrusions/herniations

· Post-surgery

· Tendon ruptures

Myopathies

General

· Performance issues, incl. difficulty cantering on one rein, bucking, napping, problems with contact, headshaking, lack of impulsion

· Functional difficulties, e.g. dogs not jumping into cars, difficulty on stairs

· ‘Cold-backed’ horses

· Change in behaviour, e.g. horses biting/kicking in certain tasks, dogs becoming withdrawn or aggressive (signs of pain)

· Following falls or slips in the field

· Unspecified lameness; dogs/horses (depending on severity, involving close liaison with vet)

· Large wounds/ scar tissue management

Neurological problems

· Progressive neurological diseases, e.g. CDRM

· Brachial plexus injuries

· Sciatica

· Carpal/tarsal tunnel syndrome

· Vestibular problems

· Peripheral neuropathies

· Spinal cord injuries

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Merlin Veterinary Physiotherapy

Hours

Referral form Downloads

Conditions treated

Musculoskeletal problems

General

Neurological problems