KC Animal Therapy

KC Animal Therapy Qualified at level 7 Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy and Level 6 Bachelors Animal Therapy

13/01/2026

Remedial exercises - Sit-to-Stand

Remedial exercises are arguably the most important part of the physiotherapy plan, especially when considering rehabilitation and recovery post injury. During the physiotherapy session we aim to assess any muscle imbalances or weaknesses and address those with specific, targeted exercises. We will go through the step by step process of teaching your dog the exercise, the aim of it, what ypu need to look out for, specifics like paw placement and muscle engagement etc.
In this particular exercise we are aiming to strengthen the quadriceps and activate the gluteal and hamstring muscles. To achieve that the dog must keep the hind paws in the same position while the forelimbs move backwards and forwards, aiming for a square sit and a sqaure stand. Just like when we go to the gym we are looking for correct form and slow, controlled movement to achieve the best results. This is the foundation exercise to a lot of remedial exercise programmes

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
NAVP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

Handsome Hamish having some laser to help ease the effects of arthritis and improve joint comfort and range of motion. L...
04/11/2025

Handsome Hamish having some laser to help ease the effects of arthritis and improve joint comfort and range of motion. Laser is a great non invasive tool that allows us to increase blood flow into the tissues, improve cell production and healing as well as reduce pain

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
NAVP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

19/09/2025

Spirit really finding some release in the acupressure during his session, this is a horse that rarely relaxes fully during physio and will eat constantly if hay is available. And he's choosing to stand completely relaxed and process the treatement
I see spirit to help manage compensations from previous injuries and arthritis

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
NAVP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

Lovely Diesel thoroughly enjoying his physio session 😊Diesel is a 1.5yo boisterous Boxer (this is the only time you see ...
20/02/2025

Lovely Diesel thoroughly enjoying his physio session 😊

Diesel is a 1.5yo boisterous Boxer (this is the only time you see him lying down calmly 😅) with mild hip dysplasia. Diesel gets regular physiotherapy to help reduce compensation and resolve any muscle imbalance which allows him to remain the extremely active boy that he is

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me
Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
NAVP registered
✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

Haps loving his laser treatment 😴Haps has been a regular client as we manage his spinal conditions and suspected FCE. Ha...
22/06/2024

Haps loving his laser treatment 😴

Haps has been a regular client as we manage his spinal conditions and suspected FCE. Haps was completly paraplegic before starting treatement and with the use of combined physiotherapy and hydrotherapy we have been able to get him up and walking again, though at his own pace 😅 He still enjoys his regular treatments aiming to manage compensations and maintain comfort and mobility

Basha absolutely loving his TENS treatment 😴 This guy had some issues with chronic back pain which after a change of sad...
17/03/2023

Basha absolutely loving his TENS treatment 😴 This guy had some issues with chronic back pain which after a change of saddle and careful management with massage and electrotherapies as well as remedial exercise over multiple months, has improved significantly. A turn from winter to spring can be challenging for him though which is when we pull out some of the electros again to help him feel his best

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
RAMP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

15/03/2023

TENS or Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation uses skin surface electrodes to transmit electrical impulses which excites the sensory nerves providing pain relief in two different ways:
· Stimulating the pain gait mechanism
· Inducing an opioid release
Stimulating the pain gait mechanism will decrease the transmission of pain through stimulating faster A beta fibres which will block the signals of the slower C fibres from transmitting pain stimuli.
Stimulating A delta fibres will lead to endogenous opioid release, releasing the opioids into the spinal cord and decreasing the release of neural transmitters thus blocking the transmission of pain

TENS can:
✅Reduce pain
✅Aid in relaxing muscles
✅Improve blood flow
✅Improve healing rates
✅Allow for implementing remedial exercise
✅Break the pain cycle

TENS cannot:
❌Solve primary issues
❌Resolve injuries
❌Build muscle

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
RAMP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

07/02/2023

Let's talk gait abnormalities
Generally dogs will display three gaits - walk, trot and canter - with walk being a four beat gait, meaning all limbs will move separately in a set pattern and there will always be at least one foot on the ground. However, occasionally you will see an abnormal movement such as a pace where the ipsilateral limbs (limbs on the same side of the body) will move in unison at the same time with no suspension phase.
While this movement may be more common for certain breeds it is not considered normal for a dog to move consistently in this way. If you notice your dog chooses to pace it may indicate a musculoskeletal or orthopaedic discomfort higher in the body or may be a result of previous injury. Discomfort in the hip and lower back as well as pelvic limb and ventral lumbar muscles are some of the common causes of consistent pacing in dogs

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy evaluation please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
RAMP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

05/02/2023

Puzzle (very reluctantly) showing he does actually enjoy his treatment, peep the lip going constantly 😅 he's a very fidgety and busy boy but does show a lot of lovely yawning and chewing, he just also kicks the door at the same time 🤣 he's a character and hopefully will be feeling much better now after his last few sessions and he can enjoy his work again

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy session please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
RAMP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

PEMFT*************Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy is a therapy where an electromagnetic field is emitted at a speci...
03/02/2023

PEMFT
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Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy is a therapy where an electromagnetic field is emitted at a specific frequency and rate that optimised body’s ability to repair and re-establish the normal cellular voltage. The PEMFT affects the voltage gated Calcium channels. An influx of calcium then causes it to bind to calmodulin leading to the synthase of the NO causing
• Vasodilation
• Upregulation of endogenous anti inflammatory response
• Increase in growth factors required for tissue repair
• Improved neovascularisation
• Improved tissue regeneration and remodelling
• Reduced pain through altering neurotransmitters (NO) and decreasing cell potential (from -70mV to -90mV)
PEMFT only affects compromised cells bringing them back to the equilibrium and will have no effect on the healthy cells

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy session please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
RAMP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

LASER or photobiomodulation is the use of red and infrared light energy of a specific wavelength in order to combat pain...
01/02/2023

LASER or photobiomodulation is the use of red and infrared light energy of a specific wavelength in order to combat pain and inflammation as well as improve the healing rates and the quality of new tissue growth.
The light energy gets absorbed by the chromophores within the cell’s mitochondria affecting the disassociation and release of Nitric Oxide NO causing:
• increased blood flow - vasodilation
• decreased pain
• improved mobility
• modulation of inflammatory mediators
• increased ATP production - improved cell metabolism
• increased fibroblasts and macrophages production

The laser light is able to inhibit the transmission of pain through inhibiting the Adelta and C pain fibres carrying a noxious (harmful) stimuli. As well as causing an endogenous opioid release causing the release of serotonin and endorphins and thus inhibiting substance P responsible for the transmission of pain

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If you think your animal might benefit from a physiotherapy session please don't hesitate to contact me

Klaudia Cebula
IMSc Veterinary Physiotherapy
RAMP registered

✉ [email protected]
📞 07785188606
💻 www.kcvetphysio.co.uk

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