Pet physiotherapy is an important and growing aspect of veterinary medicine, addressing recovery from injury, surgery, chronic conditions or poor mobility. Our veterinary physiotherapy and rehabilitation services at Modern Vet Hospital are tailored to facilitate healing, reduce pain, restore function, and increase quality of life for your furry friend.
Megan, our excellent veterinary physiotherapist, provides individual attention to each pet. If your animal is recovering from trauma, has a joint or muscle issue, or has neurological needs the physiotherapy treatment we provide is safe, effective and gentle, which supports healing and prevents re-injury.
Key Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Physiotherapy:
Support Recovery After Injury Or Surgery
Help Senior Pets Maintain Independence & Comfort
Reduce Pain From Arthritis & Chronic Conditions
Promote Faster Healing With Laser & Electrotherapy
Restore Mobility & Muscle Strength Safely
Manage Weight & Joint Stress In Overweight Pets
Improve Balance, Coordination & Flexibility
Address Congenital & Developmental Issues Early
Prevent Future Injuries Through Early Intervention
Benefit From Tailored Exercise & Hydrotherapy Plans
Aid Pets With Neurological Disorders Like IVDD
24/7 Access To Expert Veterinary Physiotherapy Care At Modern Vet
Why Veterinary Physiotherapy is Crucial for Pets
Pets develop muscle and joint problems and neurological and post-surgical conditions which limit their freedom of movement and comfort in living. Veterinary physiotherapy provides non-invasive targeted treatments which help restore mobility while reducing pain to improve overall wellbeing. The practice extends beyond rehabilitation because it focuses on prevention and performance while delivering the highest quality life to your companion.
Modern Vet provides each patient with hands-on manual therapy, scientifically designed exercises, and advanced technology to meet their needs.
Benefits of Veterinary Physiotherapy
Pain Relief
Our physiotherapy sessions use proven pain-relieving methods such as massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, and electrotherapy (like TENS). The treatments decrease muscle tension and joint inflammation and enhance circulation, resulting in better comfort for pets with chronic pain conditions, including arthritis, muscle injuries and post-operative soreness.
Improved Mobility
Injury, disease, and the natural ageing process can cause pets to lose their ability to move freely. Combining stretching routines with joint mobilisations and strengthening exercises through physiotherapy helps restore flexibility and enhance muscle function. The therapy enables pets to resume walking, running and climbing while also allowing them to perform their regular daily activities without experiencing discomfort or uncertainty.
Faster Recovery
After surgery or an orthopedic injury, the body needs time and structured support to heal. Our rehabilitation plans specifically target swelling reduction and scar tissue prevention and muscle reactivation for patients. Early intervention physiotherapy leads to faster recovery of normal mobility and decreases the chances of enduring long-term complications.
Neurological Support
Pets that suffer from nerve-related conditions such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and paralysis after trauma and degenerative myelopathy need specialised medical care. The treatments activate nerve pathways while teaching muscles to function and help the brain establish a connection to recover maximum movement and coordination.
Prevention of Future Injury
Physiotherapy helps identify and fix biomechanical problems, including abnormal gait, poor posture, and muscle imbalances, to strengthen vulnerable areas. The preventive strategy decreases the chances of repeated injuries or degenerative conditions, especially for working dogs, agility pets, and senior pets.
Enhanced Quality of Life
The main objective is to achieve a pet that feels happy and maintains independence. Animals who experience pain-free movement can engage in playtime and exploration and strengthen their family bonds, providing equal mental health advantages and physical benefits.
How We Assess and Treat Your Pet
The first step of physiotherapy at Modern Vet starts with an individualized assessment of each pet. The assessment process at our clinic extends past basic mobility evaluations.
Comprehensive History Taking
The assessment includes a complete review of your pet’s medical history, including their illness timeline, surgical history, current medications, behavioral changes, and activity level. Assessing contributing factors enables us to create a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses fundamental sources of the problem.
Gait and Movement Analysis
Observing your pet during walking, trotting, sitting and lying down, and movement transitions helps identify stiffness, pain points, and asymmetries. The slow-motion video analysis helps detect hard-to-notice dysfunctions which are not visible during real-time observation.
Range of Motion Testing
Our examination includes the measurement of joint mobility to detect restricted areas, painful spots, and tight muscle regions. Regular range restoration is essential for your pet to achieve their natural movement patterns.
Palpation and Muscle Testing
The skilled hands of our team check muscles, tendons and joints to detect signs of tenderness and swelling, heat and scar tissue and atrophy. The assessment helps determine the exact source of pain or weakness.
Functional Movement Assessments
The assessment evaluates balance, coordination, and strength while performing functional movements such as obstacle stepping and platform climbing. The assessment provides essential information about your pet’s real-world abilities.
The physiotherapist develops a customized rehabilitation plan after conducting a thorough evaluation. The treatment plan includes clinic-based therapy sessions and home exercises you can perform with your pet between appointments.
Services Offered At The Physiotherapy Department Include:
Post-Surgical Rehabilitation Programs
Neurological Rehabilitation & Balance Training
Pain Management For Orthopedic & Neurological Conditions
Weight Management & Conditioning Exercises
Mobility & Strength Restoration Exercises
Senior Pet Mobility & Wellness Programs
Laser Therapy & Electrotherapy Treatments
Custom Home Exercise Plans For Every Pet
Hydrotherapy For Recovery & Conditioning
Tailored Rehabilitation Plans Designed By Specialists
Arthritis & Chronic Pain Management Plans
24/7 Access To Expert Veterinary Physiotherapy Care At Modern Vet
Treatment Modalities Offered
The evidence-based physiotherapy treatments at Modern Vet include a wide range of options, which the veterinarian selects based on your pet’s diagnosis and comfort level and recovery goals:
Soft Tissue and Joint Mobilizations
The targeted soft tissue manipulations help release muscle tension while improving circulation and restoring normal joint movement in stiff or injured joints.
Trigger Point Therapy
We use controlled pressure on muscle “knots” to both reduce localized pain and relax surrounding tissue while restoring healthy function.
Individualized Exercise Rehabilitation
The exercise programs at Modern Vet are designed specifically for each pet through stretching routines, balance drills, and resistance work, which strengthen weak areas, improve coordination, and help pets regain confidence in movement.
Laser Therapy (Low-Level Laser Therapy)
Non-invasive light therapy promotes cellular repair while decreasing inflammation and speeds up the healing process of wounds and soft tissues. This treatment method works best for arthritis patients, those with tendon injuries, and post-surgical recovery needs.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
The low-voltage electrical impulses from this treatment disrupt pain signals to the brain, which helps patients experience relief from discomfort while improving blood circulation.
Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES)
The treatment uses electrical stimulation to activate specific muscles, which helps prevent muscle wasting and builds up weak muscles while teaching impaired motor nerves to function properly.
Hydrotherapy (when applicable)
The exercise program in water provides a supportive environment that decreases joint stress so that pets can safely regain strength following injuries, surgical procedures, or arthritis conditions.
Who Can Benefit from Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy serves pets beyond surgical recovery because it helps various medical conditions across different life stages.
Post-Surgical Recovery
The rehabilitation process following orthopedic surgeries including fracture repair and cruciate ligament reconstruction and hip replacement must be structured to achieve full mobility and strength while protecting the healing site.
Arthritis and Degenerative Joint Disease
Physiotherapy serves senior pets and pets with chronic joint conditions by controlling pain while preserving function and slowing down disease progression.
Neurological Dysfunction
The combination of IVDD and nerve injuries and vestibular disease leads to muscle weakness and coordination loss in pets. The targeted exercises help restore nerve pathways while maintaining muscle tone.
Muscle and Tendon Injuries
The proper healing of strains, sprains and tears requires guided rehabilitation to minimise the risk of future injuries.
Trauma and Injury
The rehabilitation process for pets who experienced road accidents or falls or bite wounds needs staged treatment because of their complex injuries.
Obesity and Weight Management
The exercises designed for overweight pets help them become fit without causing damage to their bones and joints through low-impact and joint-friendly movements.
Congenital or Developmental Problems
Early physiotherapy treatment of hip dysplasia and luxating patella and limb deformities helps patients achieve better mobility while reducing pain and delaying surgical needs.
The Importance of Specialist Veterinary Physiotherapy
Veterinary physiotherapy demands unique expertise about animal body structure, behavioral understanding, and rehabilitation methods that differ from home-based exercise and general physical activity. Our physiotherapist, Megan, possesses both human and veterinary physiotherapy qualifications and Hartpury University postgraduate training, allowing her to provide top-tier care through evidence-based practices.
Our method allows for safe advancement through tailored treatments which respect each animal’s tolerance level to prevent additional harm or pain.
Conclusion
Veterinary physiotherapy is a strong method to bring back function while reducing pain and improving the overall quality of pets. Modern Vet delivers specialised rehabilitation services with expert care and compassion that meet each pet’s unique requirements.
Your pet’s happiness should not be restricted by discomfort or dysfunction when they recover from surgery or manage arthritis or neurological conditions or experience mobility issues. Schedule a complete physiotherapy assessment with our registered Veterinary Physiotherapist, Megan by contacting us today.
You can reach Modern Vet in Dubai by calling 800-82 to make your appointment. Our team will assist your pet in recovering strength and confidence and restoring joyful movement.
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