K Wakeman Veterinary Physiotherapy

04/12/2025

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04/11/2025

SIJ unlocked!🔓

A brilliant CPD day diving into sacroiliac joint anatomy, function, and hands on mobilisations. Always learning to refine practice 🧠💪

21/10/2025

We now have Hugo & Co dog treats in stock at the clinic — perfect for your pup’s home exercises! 🦴🐾

✨ Our new festive flavours have just arrived — a tasty and healthy way to get your dog into the holiday spirit. 🎄🎅

All Hugo & Co treats are natural and nutritious, so you can feel good about every bite your dog enjoys. Available for a limited time only!

(Please let me know if you’d like some treats for home visits/ yard visits)

🐾 K Wakeman Veterinary Physiotherapy
📍 Cranham, Gloucestershire

19/10/2025

𝐃𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐲𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive spinal cord disease that affects the nerves controlling the hind legs. It is most common in breeds like Corgis, Dachshunds, Boxers, and German Shepherds.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀
DM causes gradual loss of nerve function in the spinal cord. Dogs begin to drag their feet or wobble in the hind end, and the weakness slowly progresses to paralysis.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲
DM is linked to a mutation in the SOD1 gene.
- Dogs with two copies (A/A) of the mutation are at risk and can develop DM.
- Dogs with one copy (A/N) are carriers. They typically do not develop the disease but can pass the gene to their offspring.
- Dogs with no copies (N/N) are clear and cannot develop or pass on the mutation.

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
- Breeding an A/A dog is not recommended.
- Breeding an A/N (carrier) dog to an N/N (clear) dog is acceptable, as none of the puppies will be at risk for developing DM, though some may be carriers.
- Breeding two carriers (A/N x A/N) can produce at-risk puppies, so this pairing should be avoided.

Genetic testing through a cheek swab is simple and helps guide breeding decisions, protecting future generations from this debilitating condition.

𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐗 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
xxvets.com ◦ (940) 514-9500

19/10/2025

A great day had at the annual conference. So much learnt from some inspiring speakers. 🤓 📚

09/10/2025

Why is your home exercise plan so important?

◽️Prevents the Muscle from Returning to Protective Tightness
After therapy, the nervous system may still “remember” the old movement pattern. If you don’t keep moving and stretching it, the muscle can creep back into a shortened and guarded tone within days.

▫️Maintains the New Range of Motion
Physiotherapy temporarily increases flexibility and mobility of joints and fascia. Continuation of tailored exercises and stretches cements this gain by reminding the body what that new range feels like and keeping tissues lengthened.

▫️Retrains the Nervous System
Provides proprioceptive feedback → the brain learns that the new lengthened, relaxed state is safe. Prevents the nervous system from “resetting” to the old, tight baseline.

▫️Balances Compensation Patterns
If one muscle group was tight, others may have been over- or under-working to compensate. Regular stretching and engagement keeps the whole kinetic chain mobile while the horse relearns correct, balanced movement.

📞 07395143634
✉️ contact@kwakemanvetphysio.co.uk

19/09/2025

✨Client spotlight ✨

A huge well done to Danni Dunn Eventing and Muffin for absolutely smashing their first 3* at ⭐️ Muffin is proving himself to be a real superstar and I feel so lucky to support him on his way 💪🏼

As we approach the end of the season, now’s a good time to get those maintenance sessions booked in. Giving your horses the best chance to rest, reset and rebalance correctly and symmetrically 🐴

17/09/2025

Working hard on pelvic limb strength and stability 🤸🏼‍♀️💪🏼 🐾

14/09/2025

Looking for chronic pain relief? We’ve got you covered ⚡️

Immediate and long lasting pain relief with Winback TECAR Therapy!

18/08/2025

🎈 ITS OUR BIRTHDAY 🎈

K Wakeman Vet Physio turns 4!! 🎈🥹

Thank you so much to everyone, past and present, who has supported me, especially during my time off to have a baby🫶🏼

I am so proud of the progress K Wakeman Vet Physio has made in the last year to opening our own canine clinic to investing in new up to date technology 🐾 ⚡️ I won’t stop there and am committed, more than ever, to offer the best I can!

12/08/2025

Beating the heat this morning with some regular faces 🥹🐾🤍

11/08/2025

Little steps towards a big, strong future! ✨

Today I had the pleasure of treating the beautiful Archie ahead of his grading this weekend! 🐴
He was absolutely perfect — calm, cooperative, and already showing he’s quite the little champ in the making.

Best of luck, Archie💫