Veterinary Physiotherapy Anna Srutova

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Veterinary Physiotherapy Anna Srutova

Veterinary physiotherapist and FEI permitted equine therapist improving performance and well-being of your horse and small animals.

- Canine and equine services
- Athlete maintenance and conditioning
- Post-injury rehabilitation
- Post-surgical care
- Management of chronic and neurological conditions
- Rehabilitation plan prescription

19/02/2026

Received these after my visit and I love this - find a difference! 👀

Hint: AI should work on the hoof anatomy 😂

horsetherapist

18/02/2026

Muscle asymmetry in the horse is rarely just cosmetic — it is information.

👉🏼 When one side develops differently, the body is compensating for something. Common contributors include nerve damage, injury and underlying pain, uneven hoof balance, poorly fitting tack, dental issues or one-sided training patterns. For example, fractures commonly result in rapid gluteal atrophy of the injured side.

💪🏼 The stronger side is overworked, predisposing it to injury, whilst the weaker side avoids loading and weakens. Sometimes when an injury happens and heals, if not addressed in time, the compensatory movement patterns persist, leading to asymmetry and pain.

🐎 Are you noticing the following:
• reduced impulsion and engagement
• difficulty bending or picking up one lead
• resistance in transitions or lateral work
• recurring soreness in back

it is time for a physio check-up. 💌 DM me for appointment in Suffolk.

16/02/2026

Client spotlight ✨

▶️ Pro level caudal weight shifting exercise!
Fay knows soo may tricks and she learned this one right after our session, before I even finished the next horse. She is one of the smartest (and cheekiest) horses I see. 💕🤭

🐴 Horses naturally carry around sixty percent of their weight through the forelimbs. Often this percentage increases, especially with ongoing pain and issues in the hind limbs or back or riding habits, forcing the horse to be in the forehand.

💪🏼 Caudal weight shifting exercises gently help the body to redistribute load toward the hindquarters, improving posture, core strength and offloading the overloaded forehand. This is usually an achieved by repeated gentle pushes of the horse’s weight backwards without stepping away. Fay has brought this exercise to an absolutely different level!

13/02/2026

Tendon injuries are a nightmare for every owner, so let’s have a look at how to protect them ‘inside out’, because protecting only the ‘out’ may not be enough.

📚 There are no muscles below the carpus in the horse. Instead, they continue in the form of long tendons. These tendons store up to 93% of the elastic energy that muscles produce, making movement more efficient for the horse. The remaining 7% is released as heat.
Although this may not be a lot, during exercise, tendons can reach up to 45°C. A study showed that after 10 mins at 45 °C, tendon cell survival decreases to about 90%.
Furthermore, after 10 mins at 48 °C, tendon cell survival drops to only 20% (Birch et al., 1997).

👉🏼 What does this mean? When tendons are covered with boots, heat emission is limited and most heat is trapped inside, which creates hyperthermia (excessive temperature ). Continuous and repeated overheating may later result in tendon core degeneration, which makes it more susceptible to injury.

🐴 But before you sell your current boots, just consider this:
Use bandages/boots only when necessary to protect horse’s legs from physical injury.
Cool horse’s legs down with cold water after
exercise.

🤲🏼 Choose your future boots by material and purpose rather than looks. Mesh or perforated materials are more breathable and have higher heat emissions than traditional boots (Hopegood et al., 2013). Therefore, they are more suitable if protection is needed during intensive exercise.

07/02/2026

▶️🐴 5 simple things that make a big difference:

1️⃣ Groom your entire horse daily:
Besides increase in blood flow and lymph drainage, thorough brushing allows you to pick up heat, sensitivity and any abnormalities before bigger problems appear.

2️⃣ Vary the work:
Too much repetitive work can overload and strain injuries and cause muscle imbalances. Mix in hacking, poles, ground work and different surfaces. Ask you physio for an advice.

3️⃣ Check saddle balance regularly:
The horse’s shape changes with work, fitness, age and season. A saddle that doesn’t fit results in muscle pain and inhibition. We cannot expect to build a topline with an ill-fitting saddle.

4️⃣ Pay attention to behaviour changes:
Resistance, teeth grinding, girthing issues or head tossing are signs of discomfort, not an attitude.

5️⃣ Prioritise welfare:
Turn out is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Allowing your horse to move and graze naturally improves countless physical aspects and mental wellbeing.

31/01/2026

A strong topline is rightfully the focus of almost every rider. However, no training program can change anything unless we address a proper saddle fit in the first place.

👉🏼Pressure from an ill-fitting saddle increases pressure over the spine and spinal musculature, which has been shown to reduce activation of the epaxial muscles, limit spinal range of motion, and contribute to pain-related muscle inhibition rather than muscle development (Clayton et al., 2010; Dyson et al., 2015).

🐎If the spine cannot move freely and comfortably, topline muscles cannot strengthen effectively, no matter how correct the training.

When was your saddle last checked? Make sure to involve your local saddle fitter in your horses care. You can ask your vet physio during a routine appointment to check the of your tack. 🤲🏼

27/01/2026

Have you got a senior dog at home❔

If your answer was yes, you have to fix this. 🐾

Let me know in the comments how you’re managing your old doggies ⤵️💙

25/01/2026

Looks closely at this cutie pie and let me know if you can spot anything unusual!

Answer coming 🔜 stay tuned and follow

20/01/2026

Pain may lead a dog to lick, chew or scratch a particular area repeatedly, often where there is discomfort. Here's WHY:

💥 This behaviour stems from the pain gate theory: a non-painful stimulus (such as licking) can partially block or reduce the transmission of pain signals to the brain, making the area feel less painful for a short time (Melzack and Wall, 1965; Wall, 2000). It is the same principle as the habit of rubbing a bumped elbow to make it seem to hurt less.

🐕 If you are a dog owner who does not want to miss any signs of pain and wants to learn how to spot common postural changes, simply comment SIGNS - I will send you a link to my e-book on 8 Signs of Pain in Dogs.

19/01/2026

Let me tell you a secret - we know 👀

Without owners commitment, we are just fire fighting. Let’s team up and get your pet back on track 🐾👏🏼

17/01/2026

I have recently come across clients with a fear of movement. “If they move less, they will do less damage.”

While the movement is always dependent on diagnosis and the stage of healing, in most cases, the opposite is true. Too much rest can lead to delayed and ineffective recovery. Either use it, or lose it.

Why is movement so important?

💪🏼Stimulates synovial fluid production → better joint lubrication and nutrition
💪🏼Maintains joint capsule health → prevents stiffness and restriction
💪🏼Supports ligament and tendon strength and alignment
💪🏼Keeps fascia adaptable and elastic
💪🏼Maintains muscle strength, endurance and coordination
💪🏼Improves circulation → better oxygen and nutrient delivery
💪🏼Supports proprioception and confidence

🗝 The key is the right type of movement, at the right time, in the right amount.
Rehabilitation is not about avoiding movement. It is about using movement wisely.

If your animal is recovering from an injury or has a diagnosis, do not miss your chance. Get in touch today 💌

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Luxembourg

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+352661732903

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https://www.vetphys.info/

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