Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy

Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy Reduce Pain | Strengthen | Mobilise

Vet physio for Dogs & Cats with orthopaedic, neurological & soft tissue injuries

Qualified, Registered & Experienced

Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy provides one of the most comprehensive and experienced small animal physiotherapy services across the South Yorkshire & NE Derbyshire areas

Providing access to fully qualified and registered veterinary physiotherapists
and ensuring patients receive the highest quality treatments to achieve the best results possible. Physiotherapy can be beneficial in rehabi

litation from musculo-skeletal and neurological injury or disease by building muscle mass, improving joint range of motion, reducing muscular spasms, re-educating gait patterns, building core strength and enhancing proprioception. Common canine conditions may include:
Osteoarthritis
Post op joint rehabilitation
Bone fractures
Elbow / Hip dysplasia
Luxation injuries
Neurological conditions

Strengthening and conditioning appointments are also available for increasing core strength, balance and proprioception. These sessions are beneficial to dogs of all ages and abilities from puppies to senior dogs.

What’s everyone been up to this Bank Holiday? Karen and Belle have enjoyed a lovely walk around Rother Valley today, whi...
31/08/2026

What’s everyone been up to this Bank Holiday?

Karen and Belle have enjoyed a lovely walk around Rother Valley today, while Caitlin and Bonnie headed off for a little night away in Warwick 🐶

We hope you’ve all had a lovely Bank Holiday weekend!

Let us know what you and your dogs have been up to and share your pictures below — we always love seeing what adventures you’ve been on! 📸🐾

Welcoming our August newbies! 🐾We’ve had lots of lovely new faces joining us for physiotherapy this month, all with very...
29/08/2026

Welcoming our August newbies! 🐾

We’ve had lots of lovely new faces joining us for physiotherapy this month, all with very different reasons for starting their rehabilitation journey. From osteoarthritis and post-operative rehab to spinal conditions, neurological injuries and ongoing lameness, no two treatment plans look quite the same.

We’re looking forward to supporting each of these dogs, helping them to move more comfortably, build strength and confidence, and get the most out of everyday life.

Welcome to Max, Rocco, Tinks, Wilma, Jonah, Louie, Chunky, Tallulah, Reggie, Wendy, Iggy, Minnie, Milo, Roxy, Frank & Luna!

📍 Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy
Old Flatts Farm, Flatts Lane, Treeton, Rotherham, S60 5QZ
📞 07766 145454
✉️ [email protected]
🌐 kgvetphysio.com⁠
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21/08/2026

Sometimes the best physio equipment is… you!

For some cats, traditional physio equipment can look a little too suspicious and make exercises difficult to complete.

Here, Sam is doing a Paws Up exercise by simply stepping his forelimbs up onto his owner. This is a lovely alternative that creates the same movement and position, without needing unfamiliar equipment.

It’s all about adapting exercises to the individual cat and finding something they’re happy and confident to do.

Simple, effective and much less suspicious!

Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy

📞 07766 145454
📧 [email protected]
🌐 kgvetphysio.com
📍 Old Flatts Farm, Flatts Lane, Treeton, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 5QZ

Hot weather doesn’t just mean hotter walks — it can mean much harder ground too! ☀️After long periods of hot, dry weathe...
21/08/2026

Hot weather doesn’t just mean hotter walks — it can mean much harder ground too! ☀️

After long periods of hot, dry weather, grass and soil can become incredibly firm. This means there’s less natural cushioning under your dog’s feet and more impact travelling through their joints, muscles and spine with every step.

For healthy dogs, this can contribute to increased stiffness, soreness and fatigue — particularly after longer walks, running or high-impact exercise.

For dogs already living with arthritis, joint disease, spinal conditions or recovering from an injury, harder ground can also aggravate existing soreness and potentially make injuries or symptoms worse.

A few simple changes can help: choose softer surfaces where possible, reduce repetitive high-impact exercise and keep an eye out for any changes in your dog’s movement or comfort after their walks.

Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy
📞 07766 145454
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kgvetphysio.com

Is your older dog starting to slow down? 🐾Sometimes the little changes we put down to “just getting older” can actually ...
18/08/2026

Is your older dog starting to slow down? 🐾

Sometimes the little changes we put down to “just getting older” can actually be signs that our dogs are becoming stiff, uncomfortable or finding everyday activities a little harder.

Physiotherapy can help senior dogs maintain their strength and mobility, support their joints and keep them comfortable and confident for as long as possible.

Have a look at the checklist! If you’ve noticed one or more of these changes, your dog may benefit from a physiotherapy assessment.

📞 07766 145454
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kgvetphysio.com⁠

Meet Jonah! The lovely Jonah is an assistance dog, and recently his owners noticed some changes in his gait and his will...
15/08/2026

Meet Jonah!

The lovely Jonah is an assistance dog, and recently his owners noticed some changes in his gait and his willingness to go out on walks, so he’s come to us for a little extra help.

Jonah has arthritis affecting his hips, which can contribute to stiffness, discomfort and changes in the way he moves. Our aim is to help keep him as comfortable, mobile and confident as possible.

We’re helping Jonah with a combination of:
🐾 Gentle manual therapy to help reduce muscular tension
🐾 Laser therapy to support pain management
🐾 Targeted exercises to maintain strength and support his joints
🐾 Advice around his daily activity and walks to help manage his workload

For an assistance dog like Jonah, maintaining his mobility and comfort is especially important, helping him to continue enjoying his day-to-day life alongside his owners.

We’re looking forward to supporting this lovely boy and keeping him feeling his best! 🐶

📞 07766 145454
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.kgvetphysio.com

🐾 Monthly Mobility – August 🐾This month we’re talking all about conditioning for working and sporting dogs.Whether your ...
13/08/2026

🐾 Monthly Mobility – August 🐾

This month we’re talking all about conditioning for working and sporting dogs.

Whether your dog competes in agility, works in the field, or simply enjoys an active lifestyle, targeted conditioning can help improve strength, stability, endurance and body awareness. Not only can this enhance performance, but it can also reduce the risk of injury and support a longer, healthier sporting career.

Read this month’s article here:
🔗 https://www.kgvetphysio.com/blog/conditioning-for-working-amp-sporting-dogs

If you’d like to discuss how veterinary physiotherapy could benefit your dog, we’d love to help.

📞 07766 145454
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.kgvetphysio.com (kgvetphysio.com)

Meet Frank 🐾When Frank was diagnosed with a medial luxating patella, surgery wasn’t the right option for him at that sta...
10/08/2026

Meet Frank 🐾

When Frank was diagnosed with a medial luxating patella, surgery wasn’t the right option for him at that stage. Instead, we worked closely with his vet to create a tailored physiotherapy programme aimed at improving his comfort, strength and stability.

Over time, Frank has become stronger, more confident on his leg, and is enjoying a much better quality of life through medical management.

His rehabilitation focused on:
- Building hindlimb strength
- Improving balance and coordination
- Reducing compensation through the rest of his body
- Helping keep him active and comfortable

Frank’s journey is a great reminder that not every luxating patella requires immediate surgery. For the right patient, physiotherapy can play an important role in conservative management, helping to improve function and delay or even avoid surgical intervention where appropriate. Treatment decisions should always be made alongside your veterinary surgeon.

Want to read Frank’s full story? 👇

📖 Case study:
https://www.kgvetphysio.com/case-studies/medical-management-luxating-patella-physiotherapy

📍 Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy
🌐 www.kgvetphysio.com
📞 07766 145454
📧 [email protected]

Does my dog need a veterinary referral before physiotherapy?The short answer is yes—in almost every rehabilitation case....
07/08/2026

Does my dog need a veterinary referral before physiotherapy?

The short answer is yes—in almost every rehabilitation case.

As Veterinary Physiotherapists, we don’t just have professional standards to follow—we also have a legal responsibility.

Under the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and the Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 2015, Veterinary Physiotherapists must obtain consent from your veterinary surgeon before assessing or treating an animal for rehabilitation. This ensures that your dog has been appropriately assessed by a vet, any underlying disease or injury has been diagnosed, and physiotherapy is both safe and appropriate.

Physiotherapy is designed to work alongside veterinary medicine—not instead of it.

Whether your dog has:
🐾 Arthritis
🐾 A soft tissue injury
🐾 Undergone surgery
🐾 A neurological condition
🐾 Lameness or pain
🐾 Reduced mobility

…they should be under the care of a veterinary surgeon, with physiotherapy provided as part of a collaborative treatment plan.

Are there any exceptions?

Yes. There are some circumstances where veterinary consent may not be required, such as when treating healthy, sound animals for maintenance, injury prevention or performance enhancement (for example, some sporting or working dogs with no clinical signs of disease or injury). However, if there is any pain, lameness, injury, illness or suspected pathology, veterinary consent should be obtained before treatment begins.

Why does this matter?

A Veterinary Physiotherapist cannot diagnose disease. That’s the role of your veterinary surgeon. Our role is to assess movement, function and musculoskeletal health, then create an evidence-based rehabilitation plan once your vet has confirmed physiotherapy is appropriate.

Working together means your dog receives the safest and most effective care possible.

📝 You can find our veterinary referral forms here:
https://www.kgvetphysio.com/services/referral-forms

📍 Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy
🌐 www.kgvetphysio.com

How your dog stands can tell us a lot… Did you know that your dog’s standing posture can provide valuable clues about th...
04/08/2026

How your dog stands can tell us a lot…

Did you know that your dog’s standing posture can provide valuable clues about their comfort, mobility and overall musculoskeletal health?

A dog may shift their weight, stand with one limb positioned differently, or adopt a wider or narrower stance for many reasons. Whilst some postures are completely normal, others can indicate pain, weakness, compensation following an injury, or an underlying orthopaedic or neurological condition.

Some things we assess during a physiotherapy appointment include:
🐶 Weight distribution
🐶 Limb positioning
🐶 Spinal posture
🐶 Muscle symmetry
🐶 Joint alignment
🐶 Balance and stability

Spotting subtle changes early can often help us address problems before they become more significant.

Have you noticed your dog’s stance changing recently?

📍 Karen Goodall Veterinary Physiotherapy
🌐 www.kgvetphysio.com
📧 [email protected]
📞 07766 145454

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Rotherham
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