What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?

Keeping your animals active, comfortable, and thriving.

Discover how veterinary physiotherapy from Jo Seddon Porteous can help your animals move better, recover from injury and enjoy more comfortable lives, wherever you are in Bath, Bristol, or Wells.

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What is Veterinary Physiotherapy?

Veterinary physiotherapy is a specialist healthcare field focused on improving mobility, reducing pain and supporting recovery for animals,especially dogs, horses, and cats. At Jo Seddon Porteous, we provide mobile, ACPAT registered care for your animal in Bath, Bristol, or Wells, ensuring comfort and high standards right where they feel at home.

 

 

 

 

How Veterinary Physiotherapy Helps

What is veterinary physiotherapy?

In short, it supports animals after injury, surgery, or with mobility issues. Physiotherapy helps by reducing pain, increasing joint range, and restoring normal movement. Our tailored approach can aid chronic condition management, rehabilitation from surgery, and prevention of re-injury for sporting or working animals.

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Animals That Benefit

Our accredited veterinary physiotherapy service benefits a broad range of pets in Bath, Wells, and Bristol, including:

 

Dogs

from ageing companions to canine athletes.  

 

Horses

competition, leisure, and working equines.

 

Cats

pets recovering from injury or with mobility problems.

 

Whether you are seeking the benefits of equine physiotherapy or considering when should my dog see a physio, our expertise ensures every session is designed for your animal's unique needs.

 

 
 

Treatment Techniques

We use a wide range of evidence-based treatment techniques, always adapting our approach to your pet:

 

Detailed functional movement and gait assessments

Manual therapies: massage, myofascial release, joint mobilisation, stretching

Rehabilitation and proprioceptive exercises

 

 

  Electrotherapy (therapeutic laser, electrostimulation)

 

 Owner guidance and personalised home exercise plans

 

 

All treatment with Jo Seddon Porteous is delivered in the comfort of your home or yard.

 
 

 

When Physiotherapy May Be Needed

Wondering when should my dog see a physio? Signs your animal could benefit from veterinary physiotherapy include:

  • Lameness, stiffness, or limping
  • Noticeable pain or reluctance to move
  • Changes in performance or behaviour
  • Recovery following injury or surgery
  • Difficulty with everyday tasks, stairs, or play If you spot these changes in your dog, horse, or cat in Bath, Bristol, or Wells, physiotherapy may help.

 

Veterinary Referral Information

As an ACPAT registered service, all patients must be referred by a vet. Jo Seddon Porteous works closely with referring veterinarians and specialists to ensure safe, coordinated care. This also means our sessions are recognised by leading pet insurance providers for your peace of mind.

 
 

What Happens During a Session

A typical session with Jo Seddon Porteous begins with taking a thorough history and understanding your animal's lifestyle, injury, or concerns.

We carry out movement and gait analysis, careful assessment of posture and musculoskeletal function, then design a tailored treatment plan. You'll receive practical advice, a customised home exercise programme, and a clear pathway for progress,delivered at your location, whether Bath, Bristol, or Wells.

 
 
 

Ready to Help Your Animal Move Better?

Start your animal's journey to improved mobility and wellbeing with mobile, accredited veterinary physiotherapy from Jo Seddon Porteous.

We're ACPAT registered and our services are fully recognised by insurers. To book an appointment or ask about veterinary physiotherapy in Bath, Bristol, or Wells contact us today.

 

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