Jess Watson Veterinary Physiotherapy

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Jess Watson Veterinary Physiotherapy

Chartered Physiotherapist 👩🏼‍⚕️& Veterinary Physiotherapist 🐾🐴
📍Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire

www.jesswatsonvetphysio.com

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all of my lovely clients and followers 🎄🎅
I can’t wait to see what 2026 holds for us all🤩🐾🐴

22/12/2025

Tonight I am supporting my sponsored handler Toni Darwin, running her amazing Labrador, Sula, at the crufts semi finals in London!!
Sula is Jetty’s (my Labradors) best friend and is an all round top dog. She is an absolute pleasure to treat and to see her get this far is just amazing. Go Toni and Sula 🤩💪🏽🐾

19/12/2025

🦵🏼 Canine Hip Dysplasia 🦵🏼

Hip dysplasia is a condition where a dog’s hip joint doesn’t form properly as they grow.
Instead of fitting together snugly like a ball and socket should, the joint is loose or misaligned. Over time, this extra movement causes wear and tear, leading to pain, inflammation, and arthritis.

❓Why Does It Happen❓
Hip dysplasia is usually genetic, but it can be influenced by:
🦴Rapid growth in puppies
🦴Excess weight
🦴Poor nutrition during development
🦴Too much high-impact exercise at a young age & Large and medium-large breeds are more commonly affected, but any dog can develop it.

❗️Signs Pet Owners May Notice
🐾Difficulty standing up or lying down
🐾Bunny-hopping when running
🐾Stiffness, especially after rest
🐾Reduced activity or reluctance to jump
🐾Lameness in the back legs
Some dogs show signs early, while others may not show discomfort until later in life.

❓Can Hip Dysplasia Be Managed❓
Yes. While it can’t be “cured,” hip dysplasia can often be managed very successfully with:
💪🏽Weight management
💪🏽Appropriate exercise
💪🏽PHYSIOTHERAPY
💪🏽Supplements or medications (consult your vet)
💪🏽In some cases, surgery may be appropriate

Early detection makes a big difference in long-term comfort and mobility.
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11/12/2025

Another lovely review left by Tilly’s owner, Annette, after her Hydrotherapist recommended some physio to help relieve Tilly’s tight musculature in her Lumbar spine 🐾❤️
Since then Tilly has made great progress and is back running agility courses 💪🏽

If you would like to chat about physio for your dog or horse, please contact me, I’d love to help 🐾

📧 jess@jesswatonvetphysio.com
📞 07814859403
💻 www.jesswatsonvetphysio.com

30/11/2025

🐾🥶Keeping Whippets warm while treating is very important (well, according to Iolo it is anyway🤪).

26/11/2025

🐾🐴🥼“What is ACPAT?”, I hear you ask! 🥼🐴🐾

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy 🌟

ACPAT is a specialist subgroup of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) in the UK. Members of ACPAT are fully qualified human physiotherapists who have gone on to complete postgraduate training in Veterinary Physiotherapy. This means:
⭐ they hold a degree in human physiotherapy
⭐️ they are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
⭐️ they have completed a further 2-3 years of university level training to specialise in Veterinary care (that’s a total of at least 5 years of university level training!)
⭐️ they follow strict professional, ethical and clinical standards

ACPAT is widely recognised as one of the highest levels of qualification for Veterinary physiotherapists in the UK.

If you would like to find out more, visit www.acpat.org

23/11/2025

Last week I had the incredible opportunity to attend a dissection course with Sharon May-Davies - and wow… what an experience! 🧠🐴

Sharon is known for her phenomenal depth of knowledge, and being able to learn directly from her has truly levelled up my understanding of functional anatomy bio mechanics and the “why” behind so many clinical findings I see in practice.

From exploring subtle anatomical variations to understanding how structure influences movement and performance, the course was packed with eye-opening insights research and hours of valuable discussion.

I’m coming away, inspired humbled and armed with even more knowledge to help support the horse (and dogs) I work with every day.

20/11/2025

I am so lucky to have clients who give such lovely feedback 🥰 thank you so much Jo - I’m so glad your boys are getting fitter, stronger and more comfortable in their movement 🐾❤️

12/11/2025

Look at that focus 😍

Some exercises can be tricky without a second person, but Millie has no problem standing nicely, focussing on her treat😋 while her owner helps with her exercises in her back legs!

Millie came to me with a muscle strain in her hip adductor muscle. Together with her owner, she has been working very hard on rehabbing and strengthening that hip, and is now back to steady agility training and scent work 🥳

Don’t worry - not all dogs have this level of focus, and we can alter each exercise to make it realistic for you!

If you would like to chat about physio for your dog or horse, please contact me, I’d love to help 🐾

📧 jess@jesswatonvetphysio.com
📞 07814859403
💻 www.jesswatsonvetphysio.com

07/11/2025

The cutest little sausage 🌭🐾
Thank you, Iain, for such a lovely review 🤩 I have loved treating Gus and I’m so glad he’s back up and running again!

If you would like to book an appointment, please contact me, I’d love to help 🐾

📧 jess@jesswatonvetphysio.com
📞 07814859403
💻 www.jesswatsonvetphysio.com

04/11/2025

The difference one treatment can make 🤩

Tetley’s lovely owner asked me to see Tetley after a busy racing season 🐾
Gait assessment showed that Tetley had a reduced stance phase; it appeared as if his hips weren’t able to extend as far as they should.
On palpation, it became clear that his lumbar spine epaxials were stiff and sore, which was preventing lumbar extension, as well as cranial pelvic tilts.
We treated Tetley with some Low Level Laser Therapy, spinal mobilisations and soft tissue release, and have created a personal exercise programme for him 💪🏽

I can’t wait to review in a few weeks time and see how he is getting on! 🥰🐾

If you would like to see how physiotherapy can help your dog, please contact me, I’d love to help 🐾

📧 jess@jesswatonvetphysio.com
📞 07814859403
💻 www.jesswatsonvetphysio.com

31/10/2025

Nothing better than watching agility dogs thrive after starting their physio journey 💪🐾
Thank you, Toni, for your lovely review 🤩

If you would like to kickstart your pets’ physio journey, please contact me, I’d love to help 🐾

📧 jess@jesswatonvetphysio.com
📞 07814859403
💻 www.jesswatsonvetphysio.com

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