Veterinary Physiotherapy Sessions

All veterinary physiotherapy sessions at Pace Therapy follow the same clear, structured format, whether your animal is attending for rehabilitation, long-term maintenance, or performance support. Sessions are the same length of time and are tailored to the individual needs of your dog, their lifestyle, and the owner’s routine.

Appointments are primarily held at my clinic in Swineshead, Lincolnshire, providing a calm and controlled environment ideal for assessment and treatment. Mobile sessions are also available for group bookings, which are most suitable for maintenance or performance-based cases within one household, or for small, organised groups (for example, friends training together).

What to Expect During a Physiotherapy Session

Assessment

Each session begins with a thorough assessment to build a complete picture of how your dog is moving and functioning.

Static Assessment
This involves observing how your dog naturally stands and holds themselves, helping to identify any postural imbalances or asymmetries.

Dynamic Assessment
Your dog’s movement is assessed in walk and trot, including turns, circles, and controlled backing up where appropriate, to identify gait abnormalities, stiffness, or uneven movement patterns.

Palpation
A hands-on assessment of the entire body is carried out to identify areas of muscle tension, pain, heat, inflammation, wounds, or muscular and fascial asymmetry.

Range of Motion
Each joint is gently taken through its full range of motion to assess flexibility, resistance, asymmetry, or signs of discomfort.

Neurological Assessment
Where appropriate, specialised neurological tests may be performed if there are concerns relating to nerve function or coordination.

Treatment

Following the assessment, a bespoke treatment plan is created for the session. Treatment may include a combination of the following, depending on your dog’s needs:

Electrotherapy

Class 3B Laser Therapy
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF)
Heat or ice therapy

Manual Therapy

Massage
Stretching
Passive range of motion techniques

Remedial Exercise
Specific exercises may be prescribed to support rehabilitation, long-term maintenance, or performance goals. These are designed to be practical, achievable, and realistic, fitting into everyday life without overwhelming owners.

Vet Referral Form

Please ask your vet to fill out the form and have it returned to me prior to booking an appointment, alternatively I can contact them on your behalf.

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Maintenance Form

For animals with no diagnosed conditions who are medically healthy and sound looking for maintenance or performance based sessions. Please fill out the form and have it returned to me prior to attending your first appointment.