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Kate Barnett is a Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist specialising in the treatment of animals and rider related problems. After working for 6 years as a physiotherapist Kate established Newland Physiotherapy Practice. Based in Poole, Newland Physiotherapy Practice covers the counties of Dorset and Hampshire.
Animals, like people, respond to physiotherapy. The purpose of physiotherapy is to restore and maintain
- Mobility
- Function
- Independence
- Performance
All Chartered Physiotherapists have the qualification of MCSP (Member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy) after their names. Newland Physiotherapy Practice provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation for large and small animals, both domestic and athletic, with referral from your veterinary surgeon.
Why see a Veterinary Physiotherapist?
To receive
- Specialist expertise
- Individual assessment and treatment
- Management advice
Common
complaints treated by Veterinary Physiotherapy
- Spinal problems - such as disc disease, saddle related pain.
- Joint problems – arthritis/degenerative joint disease, injury, pain/ swelling/stiffness in joints
- Injuries – to muscles, ligaments and tendons
- Post surgical rehabilitation – following orthopaedic surgery for horses and dogs
- Fractures – treatment and rehabilitation to facilitate healing and restoration of function
- Neurological conditions
- Sports injuries
- Performance difficulties in the athletic animal
- Preventative physiotherapy can help minimise recurrence of a problem
Physiotherapy treatment includes:
- Manipulation and mobilisation to joints and soft tissues
- Electrotherapies such as ultrasound, laser therapy, neuromuscular stimulation, electromagnetic therapy
- Exercise regimes and rehabilitation
Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapists
- Work with veterinary referrals and communicate with vets regarding treatment undertaken
- Have professional and public liability insurance
- Liaise with other professionals such as the veterinary surgeon, veterinary nurses, farriers, saddlers, behaviourists, trainers and of course, animal owners
- Have educational links with the Royal Veterinary College (University of London)
- Participate in Continuing Professional Development
- Adhere to the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy’s Regulations and Standards of Practice
Insurance
Most pet insurers cover physiotherapy treatment undertaken by a Chartered Veterinary Physiotherapist. You should check with your insurance company directly prior to starting treatment to ensure that costs will be met.
