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· Change in behaviour, e.g. horses biting/kicking in certain tasks, dogs becoming withdrawn or aggressive (signs of pain)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