Katherine Allard
Veterinary Physiotherapist
ACPAT A, MCSP, HCPC, BSc (Hons)
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PHYSIOTHERAPY
Katherine Allard is a Chartered Physiotherapist specialising in veterinary physiotherapy, providing equine physiotherapy assessments and treatments in the Somerset, Bristol and BANES area.
Physiotherapy can help a range of musculoskeletal conditions in horses and improve performance and maximise rehabilitation potential post surgery/injury:
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Back pain.
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Gait abnormalities.
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Muscle weakness.
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Joint and muscle stiffness, management of arthritic conditions.
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Behavioural changes including bucking, rearing and napping can be a sign of pain.
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Rehabiltation/exercise prescription post surgery.
Treatments used include:
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Manual therapy eg: joint mobilisations, myofascial trigger point release, soft tissue mobilisation techniques.
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Electrotherapy eg: Neuromuscular electrial stimulation.
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Individually prescribed, progressive exercise programmes.
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Advice and education.