Hannah Simpson Veterinary Physiotherapy

30/01/2026

Despite the look that Sidney is giving, he does really enjoy his physio! He was more annoyed the cheese ran out 🙈 This handsome boy has physio fortnightly due to a dysplastic hip, previous knee surgery and some shoulder osteoarthritis. He may not look it but he is 10! Over the past few weeks we’ve managed to get him back to his usual self as he had quietened down a bit and wasn’t feeling as comfy as normal. With a combination of soft tissue work, laser therapy and strengthening he’s now up to longer and more enthusiastic walks! 💪

26/01/2026

Class 3B laser vs a seroma! In the images below you can see a small fluid filled swelling on the lateral aspect of the elbow joint. A seroma is a pocket of accumulated fluid under the skin, often caused by excessive movement or tissue irritation. The tissue irritation can be caused by internal sutures which are often used during surgery. Sometimes the surrounding tissue will react to the internal sutures which can result in a seroma. Now, how does laser help? Laser helps by stimulating cellular function, reducing inflammation, and enhancing lymphatic drainage to aid in the reabsorption of the fluid. It basically helps the body’s cell be more efficient at doing their job. In a nutshell, the light is absorbed by the mitochondria (powerhouse) of the cell which speeds up the ATP process thus having all those fantastic pro-inflammatory benefits. Laser works incredibly alongside manual therapies such as lymphatic drainage, soft tissue and myofascial release and some gentle passive range of motion. Laser is also fantastic for wound healing, muscle spasm or pain, osteoarthritis, joint pain etc. As much as I love laser, I have always said it will never replace hands on work but will supplement it! 🐶🐾

24/01/2026

Best way to finish a busy week! 🐶🐾 this handsome man is Jontey who I’ve been treating for the past few weeks after a recent CUE (Canine Unicompartmental Elbow) surgery. I’ll be uploading his story in the next few weeks so watch this space!

22/01/2026

Some dogs like to lay down during their treatment and others like to get as close to you as possible… And both options are totally okay! Gorgeous Brie decided she would be most comfortable on my lap and chest during her shoulder massage 🥰 Moments like this are so incredibly special and just make me love my job even more ❤️

08/01/2026

Handsome Del feeling nice and relaxed after his session in the sunshine ☀️🥶

06/01/2026

Kick starting the year of the horse with these two beauts, Madonna and Sully! 🐎🐎 Madonna was seen for treatment following some compensatory back pain after some time off rehabbing from a wound and Sully had a quick start of the year MOT to ensure he’s feeling fab for the year ahead (can you believe he’s 17!?). Such a pleasure to treat these two 😍 and what a wonderful start to the year with the first two horses done!

19/11/2025

Not the usual type of post I like to publish but unfortunately after having to chase a number of non-payments over the past few months, I would just like to gently remind clients that payment is due on the day of treatment as signed in your terms and conditions. As much as I wish I could provide my services for free, I have bills, insurance and business related costs that I just cannot afford to self fund. I am incredibly reasonable and will always try to help and make a plan should things be financially difficult, please just ask! Lastly, thank you to all you incredible people who pay on time - it is very much and always appreciated! Happy Wednesday! 💜

05/11/2025

Have you ever heard or have been told that your horses “pelvis is out” or “the pelvis is twisted”? Well I attended yet another incredible CPD with Sara Farina and Dr Ross Johnston on debunking the myth of the twisted pelvis and sacroiliac region pain issues. We drew on evidence based assessment protocols to use in pain evaluation of this region and what hands on techniques are best suited for the holistic treatment of this area and beyond. Super excited to get this into practice now! 🐴🐴The techniques and content of this course is subject to copyright under the Johnston Farina Method©️

17/10/2025

Quite possibly one of my most favourite pictures to date 🥰 Gorgeous Lottie had a slip on some concrete last week so had a physio appointment to help with some soreness as a result from taking a tumble. She was so clear in where she wanted treating and was constantly redirecting me to sore and tight areas. She was so appreciative with ample slow blinks, yawns and chewing. It was one of those sessions that reinforced how much I love what I do ❤️

08/10/2025

These two gorgeous girls are Peja the Lab and Clemmie the Collie! I see them every few weeks for maintenance physio to ensure they’re in tip top shape for their busy agility training schedule. It allows us to find niggles and target them before they become full blown injuries further down the line. Similar to human athletes, regular maintenance physio is so beneficial to ensure musculoskeletal health and strength. After their assessments, I will pick up on subtle weaknesses which we target with strengthening exercises I give their owner to do inbetween sessions. We also go through warm up and cool down routines to ensure we try to prevent injury as much as we can. It definitely pays off for these two as they felt great today! 🐕🐾

08/10/2025

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The hyoid, a small bone with a big influence? In issue 36, Hannah Simpson has written a fantastic article on this matter.

“The hyoid is suspended in the lower jaw via indirect attachment through a complex network of ligaments, muscles and fascia with connections to various myofascial kinetic lines and muscle chains. Changes in myofascial kinetic lines or muscle chains can significantly impact the hyoid’s positioning, movement and associated functions.”

This interesting read can be found starting on page 29 and it even looks into the muscle attachments.

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03/10/2025

Gorgeous Ross showing us what a healthy and pain free back looks like. Just look at the give in the muscles when pressure is applied! As you can see in the video, my hand moves freely down the back with ease indicating not only is the muscle feeling comfortable but also the fascia surrounding it. Often when areas are uncomfortable, the fascia surrounding those areas will become sticky and dehydrated and almost act as a “speed bump” and prevent that ease of movement not only during palpation but for the horse itself - which is clearly not the case here! 🐴