Donna Nicol Veterinary Physio
"You don't throw a whole life away just because its been banged up a little"
- Seabiscuit-
About Me
My name is Donna & I am a fully qualified & insured Veterinary Physio.
I qualified in 2017 at TCAP with Merit & I am a registered member with IAAT.
I travel all around East & North Norfolk treating animals in their own homes.
I treat most animals, specialising in canines.
What Is veterinary physiotherapy?
I employ a range of techniques, in varying combinations to promote healing, repair and wellbeing:
- Physical/Manual Therapy
- Electrotherapy
- Thermotherapy
- Massage
- Joint flexion, mobilisation, manipulation
- Passive range of movement stretches
- Gait analysis
- Gait re-education
- Rehab exercises & programmes
Goals of physiotherapy
- To reduce pain
- To regain full joint range of movement
- To restore and enhance strength
- To regain full functionality
- To form a relevant exercise plan to avoid re-injury
Conditions Treated
EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION & REHABILITATIONWorking alongside the vet (and other professionals where appropriate), I will help you with a tailor-made exercise & rehabilitation plan specific to the animals needs.This is critical to the long term effectiveness & efficacy of physical therapy treatments.This could be
- Post operative
- Post injury or trauma
- To manage degenerative conditions
Red light phototherapy
- Encourages the release of endorphins
- Encourages the proliferation of cells essential for tissue repair
- Prepares muscle for manual techniques
- Optimises epithelial growth
- Reduces scar tissue
- Increases vaso-dilation
- Accelerates collagen synthesis
Pulsed electro-magnetic field therapy
This modality affects pain perception in many different ways.
It affects:
- Calcium ion movement
- Endorphin levels
- Acupuncture point stimulation
- Nerve regeneration
- Circulation
- Tissue oxygen
- Cellular metabolism
All these affects, help reduce inflammation & promotes healing.PEMF therapy causes a natural anti-inflammatory process to occur more rapidly.Beneficial for the treatment of:
- Inflammation
- Wounds
- Fractures
- Pain Relief
- Tendon & Ligament injuries
- Post operative care
- Maintenance of musclesFor more information regarding bookings & prices you can call me on
07500 119507
or alternatively contact me Via email or on my facebook page via the links below.