HS Veterinary Physiotherapy

HS Veterinary Physiotherapy Fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist, registered with IRVAP. Offering physiotherapy services for horses and dogs.
(1)

Reggie (on the right) and Grace (on the left) have just completed their first sessions with me🥳🐴Reggie has had previous ...
16/06/2026

Reggie (on the right) and Grace (on the left) have just completed their first sessions with me🥳

🐴Reggie has had previous laminitis and has some confirmation abnormalities that make him prone to being very tight through his thoracic sling. This meant he benefited from lots of manual therapies such as massage and stretching to release these muscles from tension.

🐴Grace is lacking muscle mass in her glutes that support the hip joints and is stiff through her hind limb joints. During her session we applied laser therapy and manual therapies to improve her comfort. Following this I have given her owner polework homework to improve her hindlimb mobility.

If you’re struggling to see where your horse has weaknesses that need addressing book an initial assessment and treatment session with HS Veterinary Physiotherapy today 📞

Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy work hand in hand to support your dog’s recovery, mobility, and long-term function 🐾💦For ...
15/06/2026

Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy work hand in hand to support your dog’s recovery, mobility, and long-term function 🐾💦

For dogs with hip dysplasia hydrotherapy provides a fantastic low-impact environment for movement and exercise, and physiotherapy helps address the underlying factors that support muscular strength, mobility, and gait re-education progress.

How does physiotherapy complement hydrotherapy?
🐾 A combination of manual therapies and electrotherapies reduce pain and inflammation at the hip joint.
🐾 Massage, stretching and passive joint range of motion exercises improve hip mobility as dogs with hip dysplasia are prone to tight and stiff hips.
🐾 Gait re-education needs to be continued outside of the water to mimic a dogs every day walking surfaces to ensure no compensations arise. These are paired with balance and proprioceptive exercises to support hip stability.
🐾 Loading the hip joint adds progression to your dogs strengthening programme which is vital to support the hip joint.

Contact us at HS Veterinary Physiotherapy today to book in alongside your hydrotherapy sessions! 🐶

Really great CPD day yesterday! Some new products and services will soon be added to our tool kit 👀
13/06/2026

Really great CPD day yesterday! Some new products and services will soon be added to our tool kit 👀

Remember our lovely Wonky!?💙😃Wonky is making great progress settling into physiotherapy sessions one step at a time 🐾 Fo...
13/06/2026

Remember our lovely Wonky!?💙😃

Wonky is making great progress settling into physiotherapy sessions one step at a time 🐾

For nervous dogs like Wonky continuing physiotherapy with regular follow up sessions is very important. Wonky is very noise sensitive and takes time to adjust to the equipment we use in sessions.

We constantly monitor Wonky’s signals to go at a pace that’s comfortable for her so that she feels safe and relaxed. By regular exposure to the equipment in a quiet environment Wonky can adjust at her own speed to taking on board new exercises that will benefit her condition.

Here at HS Physiotherapy we understand that more nervous dogs need more time and we work to give them the best chance at recovery❤️

11/06/2026

🥇Exercise of the week!🐕

Figures of 8!

See this clip of the cutest Poppy demonstrating her figures of 8 to help strengthen her stifle joints🤩

But why else are figures of 8’s so beneficial in our exercise tool kits!?
🌟Strengthening the general hindlimb muscles to support and condition your dog.
🌟Improves mobility especially through the spine promoting flexibility and suppleness.
🌟Progresses weight transfer exercises from a static position to a dynamic position to mimic real life walking scenarios.
🌟Focuses on balance by testing dynamic stability.

Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy work hand in hand to support your dog’s recovery, mobility, and long-term function 🐾💦For ...
09/06/2026

Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy work hand in hand to support your dog’s recovery, mobility, and long-term function 🐾💦

For dogs with luxating patella’s hydrotherapy provides a fantastic low-impact environment for movement and exercise, and physiotherapy helps address the underlying factors that support stability progress both in and out of the water.

How does physiotherapy complement hydrotherapy?
🐾 A combination of manual therapies and electrotherapies reduce pain and inflammation at the stifle joint.
🐾 Passive stretching and joint mobilisations improve mobility and function by targeting comfortable joint range of motion.
🐾 Balance and proprioceptive exercises with tools such as poles, wobble cushions, foam boards, and cones boost stifle joint stability which is crucial to preventing luxation of the patella’s.
🐾 Land based strengthening exercises allows us to target specific muscles such as the glutes and quadriceps that support the stifle joint rather than just general body conditioning.

Contact us at HS Veterinary Physiotherapy today to book in alongside your hydrotherapy sessions! 🐶

One of my most popular client questions 🥁 What does laser therapy do❓Let’s take a look at the benefits laser application...
05/06/2026

One of my most popular client questions 🥁

What does laser therapy do❓

Let’s take a look at the benefits laser application has on your equine friends 👇🏻
💥 Promotes lymphatic drainage and vasodilation to reduce inflammation.
💥 Analgesic effects for targeted pain relief.
💥 Alleviates soreness to improve joint flexibility. Also restores joint fluid movement in stiff joints!
💥 Works on trigger points to relieve tension in soft tissue.
💥 Accelerates the healing process to injuries by stimulating cellular activity and circulation of blood flow.

For your horse to receive the benefits of laser treatment book in for a session today 🐴

Another 5 star review from one of my lovely clients! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Meg has been on an incredible journey or recovery through...
04/06/2026

Another 5 star review from one of my lovely clients!
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Meg has been on an incredible journey or recovery through physiotherapy intervention ❤️‍🩹

Restoring mobility
Restoring function
Restoring joy ❤️

Post-surgical rehabilitation is a crucial part of recovery following cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) surgery 🐾Surgery is...
02/06/2026

Post-surgical rehabilitation is a crucial part of recovery following cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) surgery 🐾

Surgery is only one step of the journey. Physiotherapy is what will help your dog regain confidence, mobility, and function again❗️

🐶Bobby here is benefiting from post-operative physiotherapy by:
✔️ Reducing pain and inflammation
✔️ Improving joint mobility and flexibility
✔️ Rebuilding muscle strength and stability
✔️ Encouraging correct weight bearing and gait patterns
✔️ Supporting a safer, smoother recovery
✔️ Helping prevent compensatory strain on other limbs and joints

Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy work hand in hand to support your dog’s recovery, mobility, and long-term function 🐾💦For ...
01/06/2026

Hydrotherapy and physiotherapy work hand in hand to support your dog’s recovery, mobility, and long-term function 🐾💦

For dogs with cranial cruciate ligament injuries hydrotherapy provides a fantastic low-impact environment for movement and exercise, physiotherapy helps address the underlying factors that support progress both in and out of the water.

How does physiotherapy complement hydrotherapy?
🐾 Manual therapies can help reduce pain, muscle tension, and inflammation at the stifle joint.
🐾 Electrotherapies can support tissue healing at a cellular level in the ligament.
🐾 Land-based strength and conditioning exercises help improve muscle control and stifle joint support.
🐾Gait retraining exercises encourage more efficient and functional movement patterns to prevent compensations in the forelimbs or other areas.
🐾 Stability exercise is crucial for preventing instability at the patella.

Contact us at HS Veterinary Physiotherapy today to book in alongside your hydrotherapy sessions! 🐶

Address

Selby
YO8

Telephone

+447389058760

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when HS Veterinary Physiotherapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to HS Veterinary Physiotherapy:

Shortcuts

Share

Category