Fluid Motion Veterinary Physiotherapy

14/01/2022

Not long now until the biggest dog show!! Very excited as the flyball team I compete with, Lightning Strikes Flyball & Agility Club will be competing on the green carpet so look out for us! The first of a few exciting events this year for our fastest team and a special mention goes out to Becky with Flare the welsh collie cross american whippet who has regular maintenance sessions with me to keep him in tip top condition!

24/12/2021

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my four legged best friend and I! 🐶

09/09/2021

Our members will have covered topics such as in-depth anatomy, neurology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy and much more. They are skilled in clinical reasoning and the application of a treatment programme designed for the individual and therefore do not just use prescriptive programmes

For further information on course content, you should contact the universities delivering a veterinary physiotherapy degree course directly

31/08/2021

26/08/2021

From a very young age, Kelly Black has been extremely passionate about dogs. She grew up in a busy household with active Border Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs from both breeders or rescue. Kelly joined the BFA (British Flyball Association) when she was 11 years old and developed a love for the sport very quickly. She successfully competed with her Border Collie Blitz for many years until she retired due to age and safety. Kelly now trains and competes with a team members Border Collie, Kruger, in the top divisions whilst preparing her 1yr old Border Collie, Snitch for Open competition. She is training him in the foundations of both agility and flyball and when he is ready, she hopes to compete in both.

Kelly completed a 2 year Animal Management at Sparsholt College. This involved many different topics ranging from handling, training, behaviour and anatomy. It was in her second year that she began to fall in love with the idea of training as a Veterinary Physiotherapist. Kelly went on to study BSc (hons) Veterinary Physiotherapy at Moreton Morrell Collage and completed her degree in October 2020!

Kelly is now officially taking bookings! After a long delay due to the Covid-19 outbreak Kelly feels now is the time to follow her passion! To book please do not hesitate to contact her on her social media pages as well as through email at [email protected].

20/08/2021

What is animal physiotherapy, and will it help my pet?>>
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02/08/2021

When you get your 8 week old puppies, please keep these images in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet.

When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in.

When you're letting your puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint.

You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one.

Once grown you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still little baby puppies and give the gift that can only be given once.

By Patricia Crespo
Photos Veteriankey.com @62 days

*Many Bones are not fully fused until 13mo of age.

01/08/2021

The British Flyball Association Festivals commence on Friday 6th August starting with the Indoor festival! With every competitor beginning to get very excited (include me!) here's a little reminder of the importance of warming up and cooling down your four-legged athlete! With lots of dogs not only competing in their normal divisional racing, many are also involved within speed trials this year which only means more physical demand on their bodies.

Please feel free to come and say hello and ask me any questions you may have! I will be at both festivals competing with Lightning Strikes⚡

Good luck everyone race hard, but most of all have fun with your best friend!🐾