Euro Vet Physio

09/11/2025

If you're waiting for an appointment,
Please remind me.

Sometimes external forces take control

30/10/2025

The purpose of Veterinary Physiotherapy
🦄 Improve function and movement of the musculoskeletal system.
🦄 Reduce, remove or manage pain.
🦄 Assist with injury healing and repair.
🦄 Rehabilitate through functional restoration
🦄 Improve performance & release the potential of your equine and canine companions.

Using a range of manual therapies, electrotherapies and exercises that are scientifically proven to assist in rehabilitation or just maintain good function.
All horses and dogs can benefit from a maintenance Veterinary Physiotherapy treatment.

You don't need a Vet to refer for maintenance treatment as it is considered in the best interests of the horse to receive regular MOT's to avert future issues.

Happy to answer any questions.... Please ask in the comments below ⬇️👇

18/10/2025

Calling all Shropshire Veterinary Physiotherapists, equine and canine.

Would you like to meet up with other Shropshire Vet Physiotherapists?

I'm thinking of starting a support group where we can meet and discuss all things about our job, from equipment to paperwork, treatment methods and new research. We could even tackle the gritty truth about lone working and mental health.

Feel free to share and pm me if you think you would find this useful.

17/10/2025

17/10/2025

Is hill work beneficial.....

The short answer is YES.

But it's subject to some considerations.
1. If your horse has a low flight arc this won't increase.
2. If your horse drags his toes, he may still do that going up hill and it will increase going down hill.
3. If the functional pattern is not correct it will not be corrected through hill work.

Addressing
🐴Flight arc
🐴Toe drag
🐴Functional patterns
targeted ground work will make the hill work more effective and the process of strengthening and fitness will be activated quickly.

14/10/2025

You can't train out discomfort..... But what we can do is release the restrictions then target specific exercises to strengthen those muscles that have been weakened through restriction and incorrect use.

The application of body work techniques that address the restriction is the key ingredient when removing discomfort in the musculoskeletal system, so that it can work in its optimal zone.

When we look at human amateur and professional athletes and footballers they have a team of support technicians that work together to make them perform at their best. Physiotherapy is very much at the centre of the team.

Our horse team should look very similar to that of an athlete.

Key team members for the amateur and professional equestrian and their role.

🤹‍♀️The Trainer.... Helps you and your horse communicate through ground and ridden work.

😷The Vet Surgeon.... Investigates, diagnoses and treats medical issues including performing surgery.

🧲The Farrier..... Manages hoof balance and has a fundamental role in maintaining soundness. Remedial shoeing.

⚡The Vet Physio.... Manages the musculoskeletal system, ensuring the horse has the suppleness, strength and fitness to undertake his job without getting injured. Dealing with all MSK injuries and rehabilitation when things go wrong.

🦷The Equine Dentist.... Checking and managing a healthy mouth and teeth.

🏇The Saddler.... Saddle fitting for both the horse and the rider.

🏇The loriner...... Checking and recommending the correct bit ( if appropriate).

👐Massage Therapist..... Massage the horse to help maintain comfort.

Horses are not designed to be ridden and no matter what we do we will have a negative impact on their physique. It is our responsibility to be sure they are prepared to perform the tasks we ask them to do..