Rehabilitation

Our team is proud to deliver exceptional levels of rehabilitation care

Our in-house rehabilitation service

Valley Rehabilitation are a team of veterinary professionals who have undertaken additional training to become experts in the field of animal rehabilitation.

We offer onsite hydrotherapy, physiotherapy, electrotherapy, thermotherapy and more, from our purpose-built hospital, which enables us to provide exceptional levels of care.

We are fortunate to have a RCVS-accredited veterinary physiotherapist and hydrotherapist onsite, working closely with our veterinary team to provide the very best care for all our patients.

The rehabilitation team is available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

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Our rehabilitation services

We offer a range of rehabilitative treatment options, and can formulate treatment plans tailored to each pet’s individual needs.

We can use both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy to help patients recover from a variety of conditions and illness, including common conditions such as arthritis, muscle injuries and general pain management.

What we offer:

Manual therapies, including massage, mobilisations and positional release, passive and active stretches and acupressure
Electrotherapies such as laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, pulsed magnetic field therapy and TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)
Thermotherapy
Home exercise prescription
Hydrotherapy
Physiotherapy.

Our rehabilitation services can:

Reduce pain and inflammation
Improve mobility
Maintain or improve range of motion
Optimise fracture healing
Promote wound healing
Enhance performance
Decrease recovery time
Improve quality of life.

Conditions that can be managed using rehabilitation

Orthopaedic conditions, including cruciate rupture, hip and elbow dysplasia.
Neurological conditions, including spinal disease and degenerative myelopathy.
Muscle, tendon and ligament injuries.
Pain management.
Arthritis.

Hydrotherapy can also be incorporated into weight loss programmes to improve fitness levels and aid weight loss.

Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy

Our modern hospital has a dedicated physiotherapy suite and hydrotherapy room, which has an underwater hydrotherapy treadmill.

Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy provide unique benefits to pets that other forms of therapy do not, and both can be a very useful tool in the rehabilitation of dogs, cats, rabbits and a number of exotic species to increase mobility, improve cardiovascular performance and relieve pain.

We allow plenty of time for your pet to meet their therapist, and we progress them at their own individual pace.

Owners are always welcome to stay during the sessions and encourage their pet with treats and positive rewards, as needed.

Our hydrotherapy treadmill can be less intimidating for pets than swimming, especially for those with a fear of water.

The treadmill fills quietly from the bottom, allowing our patients to acclimatise into the warm, supportive and relaxed environment.

Rehabilitation referrals

Our rehabilitation department is open to our patients, as well as direct rehabilitation referrals from other primary care vets, without the need to see a Valley Referrals veterinary surgeon first.

In the case of referral, our team will work closely with your own veterinary practice to provide a personal, tailored treatment plan that will provide your pet with the best ongoing care available.

Following our assessment and treatment, your pet returns to the care of your local vet. We let them know what we have done and what your pet’s ongoing treatment will involve.