Veterinary Rehabilitation Services

Veterinary Rehabilitation Services ๐Ÿพ Wellness Through Mobility ๐Ÿพ
Dedicated to improving your petโ€™s mobility and quality of life
๐Ÿ“Perth - Western Australia

Veterinary Rehabilitation Services is dedicated to improving your petโ€™s mobility and quality of life by providing evidence based diagnosis and treatment using physiotherapy techniques. Our service is unique to Western Australia because we have both a Veterinarian who has an internationally recognised Certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Therapist, as well as Membership to the Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation โ€“ Canine, and a Registered Veterinary Nurse who has an internationally recognised Certification as a Canine Rehabilitation Vet Nurse on staff, ensuring the provision of quality comprehensive care.

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Bertie! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ This energetic boy came to see us with a history of poor hind limb extension with 2 ep...
13/02/2026

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Bertie! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ
This energetic boy came to see us with a history of poor hind limb extension with 2 episodes of collapse and being unable to rise.
He was found to have neck and lumbosacral pain, as well as muscle tension all along his spine.

Through a combination of laser therapy, massage and an individually tailored home exercise program he has managed to get back to all of his normal activities, with above average strength and no longer has any spinal pain or muscle tension.

Well done to Bertie and his dad for all their hard work ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Wow! January has seen a whopping 7 patients graduate their rehab programs! These dogs (and their families) have been w...
23/01/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Wow! January has seen a whopping 7 patients graduate their rehab programs!
These dogs (and their families) have been working very hard to improve their mobility.

๐Ÿพ Grace - forelimb lameness over 2-3 years despite scans and medication was found on exam to have spinal pain and chronic muscle tension

๐Ÿพ Ollie - reluctance to jump was found to have spinal pain, arthritis in multiple joints and a gr1 patella luxation

๐Ÿพ Tiny Turbo - progressive ataxia and instability worsening over 1.5-2yrs, reluctance to move and anxiety. Exam findings neck and thoracic spinal pain, subtle stifle and hip arthritis, bilateral patella luxation

๐Ÿพ Archie - stiffness following a crate rest period for a suspected IVDD flare 2 months prior. Exam findings were hamstrings tension causing an abnormal gait as well as arthritis of his hips and shoulders

๐Ÿพ Felix - post TPLO rehab where his exam also found lumbar spine pain, neck tension and hip/stifle arthritis

๐Ÿพ Eric - arthritis management where his exam found a neurological hindlimb gait as well as his hip and carpal arthritis

๐Ÿพ Fingers - bilateral hindlimb lameness with hip dysplasia diagnosed on radiograph. His exam found lumbosacral pain, hamstrings and iliopsoas tension and carpal pain

A varied bunch of patients but through a thorough full body exam, a combination of laser therapy, massage and an individually tailored home exercise program they are all back to their normal function and activities!

Well done to everyone for their hard work ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

09/01/2026

๐ŸŒŸ What a way to start the new year! ๐ŸŒŸ
Winnie came to us with acute progressive tetraparesis (inability to use all 4 legs) with an MRI scan revealing a bleed had occurred in her brain.

She presented to us:
* Unable to sit up from laying on her side
* Head flexed to the right when supported upright
* If supported in a stand she could weight bear on her right legs but knuckle the left
* Unable to walk but had slight movement on the right side while dragging the left

An individualised therapeutic exercise plan was developed to keep her joints and muscles moving while also helping her relearn functional transitions.

Her amazing dedicated family pulled together taking around the clock shifts to provide her with intensive care from home while also visiting us twice a week.

We were all shocked and impressed to see her WALK into the clinic this week! An amazing way to start off the new year.

Well done to Winnie and her family for putting in a mammoth effort.

No doubt youโ€™ve seen Dr Yokoโ€™s passion for veterinary rehabilitation in action ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ 2025 was a big year โ€” from completing ...
19/12/2025

No doubt youโ€™ve seen Dr Yokoโ€™s passion for veterinary rehabilitation in action ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ 2025 was a big year โ€” from completing her Certificate in Veterinary Acupuncture to creating and delivering a weekend workshop on Practical Canine Rehabilitation at VetPrac in Brisbane in November!

We finally got our hands on some photos from the event, and by all accounts it was a huge success! ๐Ÿ™Œ Spending a weekend with such enthusiastic vets, eager to learn how to apply rehab principles in their own practices, was incredibly rewarding and truly heart-warming.

12/12/2025

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Heidi! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ

Heidi came to see us with a 2.5 week history of hindlimb weakness. She was knuckling and crossing over her legs when walking and had no placing reflex.
She was diagnosed with suspected IVDD.

Through a combination of laser therapy, massage and an individually tailored home exercise program she has managed to get back to a normal function! This only took 6 clinic visits over a 3 month period.

Well done to Heidi and her mum for all their hard work ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

Thank you for all your support and hard work this year! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ
02/12/2025

Thank you for all your support and hard work this year! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

28/11/2025

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Betty! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ

Betty came to see us after a 2 week history of being unable to walk. She was diagnosed with grade 5 hindlimb paralysis, the most severe grade with no movement or feeling from suspected IVDD.

โ—๏ธThese patients are commonly believed to never be able to walk again. โ—๏ธ

Amazingly after 5 weeks of both in clinic therapy and home exercises we started to see movement in her hind limbs and sheโ€™s been going from strength to strength even since!

Well done to Betty and her family for their hard work and never giving up

07/11/2025

โ€œWeโ€™ve learnt so much from this process, the most important being sometimes not being able to walk doesnโ€™t mean life isnโ€™t worth living.โ€ A quote from Angusโ€™ dedicated mum this week.

He hasnโ€™t regained the use of his hind legs following a grade 5 spinal injury after both surgery and rehab. HOWEVER, is he stronger, fitter and living life at full speed again โ€” chasing balls, playing with his family, and proving that joy doesnโ€™t need four working legs.

Thank you to his wonderful family for their patience, dedication, and understanding

31/10/2025

Work out with Leo ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿป ๐Ÿพ This little man is recovering from his second spinal surgery! Thankfully he regained the ability to walk but is still a bit wobbly so weโ€™re working on his muscle strength, balance and sensory feedback to give him the best chance of recovering back to a normal healthy life.

17/10/2025

Can you spot the difference?
Sizzle initially presented to us for hind limb weakness. His initial gait showed a hip hike on the right, bunny hopping gait, reduced shoulder extension and tail only moving to the right. Even on pain relief he was found to be painful in his shoulders and along his spine as well as moderate epaxial muscle atrophy.

At graduation he was off all medication, no longer had muscle atrophy, has a longer smoother stride length and higher tail carriage which also moves to both sides evenly.

Through a combination of laser therapy, massage and an individually tailored home exercise program he has managed to get back to a normal pain free life!

Well done Sizzle, hereโ€™s to many happy, healthy adventures ahead

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Walter! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ Walter came to us at just 1 year old as his owners noticed he struggled to settle, con...
26/09/2025

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Walter! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ

Walter came to us at just 1 year old as his owners noticed he struggled to settle, constantly chewing or licking and just generally seemed โ€œoffโ€

On exam he was found to have multiple sites of spinal pain including ribs and also muscle tension. Through a combination of laser therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise he has managed to get back to a normal pain free life and without medication!

Well done Walter, hereโ€™s to many happy, healthy adventures ahead with your family โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Billie! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ Billie came to us with a 2 month history of hindlimb lameness and was found to have lu...
25/08/2025

๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ“ Happy Graduation to Billie! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ

Billie came to us with a 2 month history of hindlimb lameness and was found to have lumbar spinal pain and hip arthritis.

Through a combination of laser therapy, massage and therapeutic exercise she has managed to get back to a normal pain free life and without medication!

Well done Billie, hereโ€™s to many happy, healthy adventures ahead

Address

8 Fancote Street
Perth, WA
6111

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+61893904026

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