S E R V I C E S
Halle Mackman Veterinary Physiotherapy offers a range of services to suit your animal's needs.
Being a mobile veterinary physiotherapy service means that there is no stressful journey needed for your animal to receive treatment!
Unsure if your animal may benefit from physiotherapy - take a look at our lists of common issues and conditions we treat.
Your horse or pony may benefit from physiotherapy if they experience any of the following:
Decreased Performance
- Knocking down poles
- Uncomfortable in canter
- Favouring one rein
- Struggling with maintaining a contact
- Lack of hindlimb engagement
Behavioural Changes
- Grumpy when tacking-up/girthing
- Misbehaviour
- New stereotypies/vices
- Head shyness
- Bucking/rearing when ridden
Musculoskeletal Changes
- Sensitivity in certain areas
- Back discomfort
- Uneven muscle distribution
- Muscle loss
- Joint restrictions
Biomechanical Changes
- Lameness
- General stiffness
- Changes in posture
- Asymmetry
- Uneven shoe/hoof wear
Your horse or pony may benefit from physiotherapy if they have any of the following conditions:
Kissing Spines
Osteoarthritis
Tendon/Ligament Injuries
Bone Fractures
Sacro-iliac Dysfunction
Locking Stifle
Fibrotic Myopathy
Muscle Tears
Back Discomfort
Neurological Issues
Nerve Damage
Wobbler's
Wounds
Meniscal Injuries
Your dog or cat may benefit from physiotherapy if they experience any of the following:
Decreased Performance
- Knocking down agility poles
- Slowing down on walks
- Difficulty with stairs, lowering themselves and rising
Musculoskeletal Changes
- Sensitivity in certain areas
- Muscle loss
- Joint restrictions
Behavioural Changes
- Reluctant to play
- New aggression
- Misbehaving
Biomechanical Changes
- Lameness
- General stiffness
- Decreased mobility
Your dog or cat may benefit from physiotherapy if they have any of the following conditions:
Elbow/Hip Dysplasia
Osteoarthritis
Tendon/Ligament Injuries
Bone Fractures
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Luxating Patella
Fibrotic Myopathy
Muscle Tears
Chronic Degenerative Myelopathy
Spondylosis
Nerve Damage
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism
Wounds
Meniscal Injuries
DID YOU KNOW?!
Physiotherapy can also be used pre-surgery, post-surgery and post-injury.
Physiotherapy is also excellent for injury prevention, enhancing sporting performance and aids with general maintenance.
T E N S / E M S
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
Provides temporary symptomatic pain relief through mild electrical impulses.
Electrical muscle stimulator (EMS)
Helps regain muscle strength and mass by creating an artificial muscle contraction by activating neuromuscular junctions.
Used for acute or chronic pain, osteoarthritis, muscle loss/weakness and sport injuries.
P E M F
Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF)
Generates a low-level electromagnetic field to reestablish cellular voltage and optimise repair in the body.
Cellular signals lead to a variety of downstream signalling pathways which help with:
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Pain relief
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Fracture repair
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Inflammation
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Calming
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Neurological conditions
Used for osteoarthritis, hip/elbow dysplasia, fractures, IVDD and soft tissue injuries.
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L A S E R
Low-level laser therapy
Uses low energy levels to treat damaged tissue by enhancing the body’s natural healing process. It stimulates wound healing, helps with pain relief and provides anti-/pro-inflammatory effects.
Used for acute or chronic pain, osteoarthritis, post-surgery, sporting injuries, inflammation, wounds and soft tissue injuries.
T H E R M O T H E R A P Y
Epiony heat pad
Increases circulation which delivers oxygen and nutrients to the tissues. It provides pain relief by relaxing the muscle and reducing tension.
Used for osteoarthritis, muscle tension, muscle atrophy, poll tension, hip/elbow dysplasia, geriatric patients and chronic injuries.
Fuel charges will be applied based on the distance travelled by the physiotherapist. The cost is calculated by the distance on Google Maps from NN6 9Q*. The charges are as follows:
0-20 miles = free
20+ miles = £0.45 per mile
The fuel charge will be removed if two or more animals are receiving treatment in the same location.
P A C K A G E S & D I S C O U N T S
E Q U I N E
Pay in advance for 3 Equine Follow-up Consultations or Golden Oldie MOT's. Works out with a 10% discount per visit.
Does not include Equine Initial Consultations.
C A N I N E
Pay in advance for 3 Canine Follow-up Consultations or Golden Oldie MOT's. Works out with a 10% discount per visit.
Does not include Canine Initial Consultations.
+ 3 P A T I E N T S
If there are 3 or more horses on the same yard, or dogs from the same household, there will be a 20% discount added per patient.
Any travel charges will also be deducted.