03/08/2025
Between Liv Free, my work with the canine rehabilitation co., midsussex microchipping and juggling multiple other roles like the farm, kids and cleaning.... there's never a dull moment! 🌪✨️🐾
💫Claw Clipping & Microchipping - both kittens and puppies this week, ensuring their claws are neatly clipped and microchips are in place for safety and legality.
💫Vet Physiotherapy - Providing physiotherapy sessions to both canine and equine clients, helping them recover and maintain their well-being. Although still a student in my final year, I am incredibly lucky to be learning on the job.
💫Equine and Canine Massage - This weeks focus in Equine Massage and Physiotherapy was for aging and veteran horses. 🐴🐕
🐎 As horses age, they often encounter a variety of health challenges. Equine massage and physiotherapy can play a critical role in managing these age-related conditions, improving their quality of life, and maintaining optimal functionality. The benefits of Equine Massage and Physiotherapy include -
📌 Pain Relief - Massage can alleviate muscle tension and soreness, providing relief from chronic pain conditions.
📌Improved Circulation - Techniques like effleurage and petrissage enhance blood flow and lymphatic drainage, promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
📌Increased Range of Motion - Regular physiotherapy could help maintain flexibility in joints, crucial for aging horses who may suffer from stiffness.
📌 Enhanced Muscle Tone - Targeted exercises and massages keep muscles strong and preventing atrophy.
📌 Stress Reduction - Gentle massage can calm the nervous system, reducing anxiety and stress, which is beneficial for older horses.
✨️ Key Exercises and Massage Techniques ✨️
📍 Passive Stretching - Helps maintain joint flexibility and muscle elasticity.
📍 Myofascial Release - Addresses tightness in connective tissues, improving mobility.
📍 Joint Mobilisation - Increases joint range of motion and reduces discomfort.
📍 Hydrotherapy - with the Canine Rehab company's mobile underwater treadmill, 🌊 we can Utilise water resistance and buoyancy to strengthen muscles without overloading joints.
💫 This week has also involved Canine Post-Surgical Rehab and Maintenance 😊
🐕 In dogs, post-surgical rehabilitation and the management of chronic conditions like degenerative myelopathy or intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) are crucial for recovery and quality of life.
🦊 Canine Rehabilitation can catalyse recovery - Post-surgical rehab aids and exercise prescription can help in quicker recovery by improving mobility, reducing pain and inflammation.
🐺 Prevention of Muscle Atrophy - Regular exercises prevent the loss of muscle mass, common in recovery periods.
🦊Improved Functionality - Rehabilitation helps regain strength, proprioception and coordination which are essential for daily activities.
🐺 Enhanced Quality of Life - Overall health and happiness are increased when the dogs condition can be maintained or aiding them in moving or living more comfortably.
🩺Rehabilitation and exercise prescription.
🐕🦺 Controlled Lead Walking - Encourages weight-bearing and coordination without overexertion.
🐕 Weight shifting and loading exercises to improve core strength and balance.
🙏 Massage Therapy - Focuses on reducing muscle spasms and improving circulation.
💪 Range of Motion Exercises - Gentle joint flexion and extension to maintain flexibility.
🐶 Both equine and canine therapies require a tailored approach that considers the individual animal’s needs, health status, and specific conditions. Collaborating with vets and other professionals ensures the best outcomes for our fur babies 🐕🐴
💫I'm continuously learning and feel incredibly privileged to do what i do. Each day brings new insights and experiences, making me even more passionate about my career. 🩵
💫On top of it all that, I'm also working hard on the rest of my uni work, including my dissertation and preparing for my finals in the new year 🫣😵💫😦
💫 The rewards are really worth it, and solidifies how much I want to make a difference. To also be able to show my kids, that through hard work, graft and determination, no matter whats thrown at you......dreams are possible 💪 ❤️ 🫶 👊🐴🐶
Like to know more? 🤔 Drop me a message or visit my website for information or booking an appointment - livfree.co.uk 📘🖊
