Services

Nadia is an ACPAT Cat A based in Bedford and provides a veterinary physiotherapy service for horses, dogs and small animals covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Horses Physio

Nadia provides a service to horses, whether they are racing, competing or just for leisure.
A thorough assessment will be carried out of your horse and then a treatment plan will be devised. The techniques used include soft tissue and joint mobilisation and manipulation, massage, myofascial release and trigger point release. Electrotherapy such as laser, interferential therapy, ultrasound, magnetotherapy, H wave and electrical muscle stimulation can be used in conjunction with manual therapy to enhance its effects.
Many horses will require specific exercises to complete their rehabilitation, especially after surgery or a chronic musculo-skeletal problem. Nadia is able to devise individual exercise programs to help each animal (plus riders too) to reach their full potential.
By working with grooms, owners and riders the maintenance of your horse may consist of an exercise regime that will be specifically tailored to your horse and its own environment.
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Dogs Physio

Many dogs are stoic and therfore pain or discomfort can only be identified as changes in behaviour or normal habits.
Physioterhapy can help your dog reach its full athletic potential, maintain a good quality of life or rehabilitate from an injury or surgery.
Dogs often become anxious in new environments and therefore assessments can be offered in the dog’s own home to reduce stress for the dog if required or within a local vet surgery.
Manual therapies and electrotherapy can be used on dogs much as they are used on humans and horses. These can be complimented by exercise regimes that can be taught to the owner or handler to help maintain and support recovery and maintain a good qu ality of life.
Working/competition dogs are subjected to far more stresses and strains than the average pet dog. In order to perform to their optimum ability they require sport specific conditioning and advanced skills in core stability, natural balance, body awareness, concentration and confidence. Prevention is always better than a cure; therefore I offer maintenance sessions for these types of athletes. Changes in performance or temperament can be subtle and it is important for this to be treated at the acute stage, where possible, as chronic changes begin to take place and cause secondary compensations to occur which may cause more serious problems over time.
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Other Animals Physio

Animals such as cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, cats and rabbits can also benefit from physiotherapy input. Usually used after surgery or injury but can also be used to maintain a good quality of life for older animals.
Treatments are adapted for use for smaller animals. Exercise programmes tend to be made to fit into the animals day to day activities rather than a specific exercise regime as it is harder to keep their focus.
Common problems that are treated are:
Older animals with joint stiffness and weakness
Neurological problems
Post surgery or injury
Muscle strains
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Why choose ACPAT?

ACPAT is the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy. A growing number of Chartered Physiotherapists now work with animals. Unlike the title ‘Veterinary Surgeon’ the title ‘Animal or Veterinary Physiotherapist’ is not protected. This means that any one can call themselves an animal or veterinary physiotherapist regardless of their qualifications. The title ‘Chartered Physiotherapist’ is protected by law and can only be used by physiotherapists who have achieved a high level of academic and practical training in all aspects of physiotherapy and are consequently qualified and registered to practice. ACPAT physiotherapists are used by the British Equestrian team and also used and endorsed by Noel Fitzpatrick (“Supervet”). Note: Legislation stipulates that animals may only be treated by a Veterinary Surgeon or someone authorised by a Veterinary Surgeon. Members of ACPAT adhere to this requirement to safeguard the interest of the animal.