Vet Physique

26/05/2026

Vet Physique Veterinary Physiotherapy is proud to distribute the Apex Animal Health range - scientifically formulated products designed to support performance, recovery and overall wellbeing in horses, dogs and cats.

From electrolyte support and cooling products, to calming supplements and joint support, Apex products are trusted by vets, therapists and animal professionals across South Africa.

📞 082 385 6981
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🌐 www.vetphysique.co.za

21/05/2026

CASE HIGHLIGHT✨

This handsome boy started his rehabilitation journey with severely restricted neck range of motion and discomfort, following a C2 fracture. He struggled to lift his head after grazing, showed stiff and stilted movement patterns, and had moderate ataxia/incoordination.

Following periarticular cortisone treatment combined with intensive veterinary physiotherapy, the difference in his comfort and movement is becoming clear. He’s now moving with far more freedom, improved coordination, and even back to trotting around in the paddock.

Progress like this makes every step worth it!

21/04/2026

Remembering some very special patients who are no longer with us 🤍

A sincere thank you to who created these portraits for their families - A thoughtful way to honour and remember them

21/04/2026

Remembering some very special patients who are no longer with us 🤍

A sincere thank you to who created these portraits for their families - a thoughtful way to honour and remember them

10/02/2026

Three legs. Endless determination.
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Milly’s journey is proof that with the right support and regular physiotherapy, dogs can thrive — no matter the challenges.
So grateful to be part of her rehab!

08/02/2026

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22/01/2026

Physiotherapy can make a remarkable difference for animals dealing with pain, injury or reduced mobility.

Here's what a client had to say about their journey, and the progress we achieved together ✨

30/12/2025

Our first year in business included loads of:

✔️ Successful recoveries
✔️ Rehab plans compiled that I believe were followed 😉
✔️ Very dramatic patients
✔️ ‘He always has a weird gait’
✔️ Treat-based cooperation
✔️ The physio needing a physio
✔️ Progress that made it all worth it

Thank you to every client and furry (and not-so-furry) patient who made Vet Physique what it is today.

I couldn’t do this without you 🐕🐎

25/12/2025

25/12/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Vet Physique Veterinary Physiotherapy 🎄

Thank you for trusting me with your pet’s rehabilitation journey this year. It’s been a privilege to be part of their progress and recovery.

Wishing you and your animals a joyful Christmas and a healthy, happy New Year.

Love,
Somé

28/11/2025

🐾 Why Every Veterinary Practice Needs a Rehabilitation Therapist

Here’s a question worth sitting with:
If physiotherapy is considered essential in every human hospital - from orthopaedics to neurology, ICU to geriatrics - why is it still considered optional in veterinary practice?

More and more clinics are starting to ask this, and the answer is transforming patient outcomes.

Adding an in-house veterinary rehabilitation therapist doesn’t just mean “more services.” It means better pain control, faster recoveries, happier clients, and a healthier practice - in every sense of the word.

Think about what happens when rehab becomes part of the daily workflow:

⚡️ Pain is managed proactively, not reactively.
🦴 Degenerative conditions are supported long-term, improving both quality and length of life.
🔪 Post-op recoveries are smoother and more complete.
🏋️‍♀️ Sporting and working animals receive ongoing, preventive care.
👀 Clients feel seen, supported, and empowered.

And your team becomes a truly multidisciplinary force 👉 not a collection of individuals working in parallel, but a group solving complex cases together.

When rehabilitation is integrated into a veterinary team, the practice begins to see patients differently 👉 not as “cases,” but as dynamic, adaptable bodies capable of recovery, strength, and longevity when given the right tools and time.

And yes, it’s good business too. Clinics offering in-house rehab report improved client retention, greater continuity of care, and new avenues for growth.

So perhaps the real question isn’t “Can we afford to hire a rehabilitation therapist?”
It’s “Can we afford not to?”

💬 Let’s open this up:
If you’re a vetrehabber working within a veterinary practice, what difference has it made - for your patients, your team, or your clients?
And if you’re not yet part of a practice team, what do you think still stands in the way of integration?

Read more on this topic in this weeks blog. Comment BLOG and we will send you the link 🔗