Treatments
Here's what to expect
What's included in the session?
Assessment
A thorough assessment with KFVP includes:
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Collecting a case history
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Assessing conformation
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Palpating the musculoskeletal system for abnormal changes
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Analysing muscle definition and balance
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Checking reflexes and neurological feedback
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Looking for spinal pain and/or instability
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Observing gait for lameness and abnormal movement patterns
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Treatment
Treatment is tailored to your animal, aiming to:
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Eliminate muscular dysfunctions such as hypertonicity, spasm, trigger points, adhesion etc.
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Reduce inflammation/swelling/pain
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Enhance and expedite healing and function post injury or surgery
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Reduce the prevalence of compensatory muscle or gait patterns
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Improve sporting performance and recovery post-exercise/competition
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Take-home
To continue the benefits post-appointment, you may recieve:
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Advice and recommendations for lifestyle change
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Exercises/techniques to be completed at home
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A 4 week detailed exercise and/or therapy plan (supplementary)
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A detailed vet report, which may be used to aid diagnosis/veterinary treatment etc (supplementary)​
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Treatments available:
Massage
Massage, including myofascial release can reduce pain, inflammation and swelling, as well as improve tissue healing, flexibility and overall mobility and gait.
Remedial exercises
​Remedial exercises are usually given as homework to continue the benefits and progress achieved in-session.
Stretching / Mobilisation
Stretching reduces muscle hypertonicity and fascial restriction, improving flexibility, range of motion, tissue health and overall comfort. Mobilisation focuses more on joint health and mobility.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy
PEMFT can be used to provide pain relief, reduce inflammation and improve healing, with specific settings for bone and neurological healing.
Red Light Therapy
Laser is a great tool to reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, improve soft tissue tissue healing and state.
INDIBA
INDIBA enhances the healing of tissues and can provide muscle spasm relief. Please state upon booking, as pre planning is required. Limited to small pets only.
Pain assessments
Many behavioural problems exhibited by our dogs are caused by, or exacerbated by pain. Getting your dog checked sets them up for success, as well as preventing further discomfort later in life!
Includes a full physical and gait assessment, discussion of findings, treatment and a written report sent to you and your dogs behaviourist.
Please note, if treatment is not considered needed, or cannot be completed due to behavioural complications, a deduction of £10 may be issued. If the assessment cannot be completed due to behavioural complications, a deposit of only £30 will be taken.