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 improves the flexibility of muscle and connective tissue, thereby increases the healing of tissues and acts as a great pre and post exercise maintenance.
Remedial exercises
​Remedial exercises are usually given as homework to: decrease pain and swelling, improve circulation, joint health and range of motion.
Mobilisation
Stretching the limbs, back, neck and tail reduce muscle hypertonicity and fascial restriction, improving flexibility, range of motion, tissue health and overall comfort.
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy
This is used to provide pain relief, but also reduces inflammation and improves healing, with specific settings for bone and neurological healing.
Red Light Therapy
This helps to reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, eliminating muscular trigger points.
INDIBA
This enhances healing of tissues and provides muscle spasm relief. Please state upon booking, as pre planning is required. Limited to small pets only.
Pain assessments
Having a pain assessment prior to behaviour training is vital for success. It ensures pain is not a contributor to your dogs behaviour, or allows you to become aware of and manage the problem, setting your dog up for success and 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.