Initial Assessment

Initial Assessment

The foundation of a strong physiotherapy treatment plan is a comprehensive assessment. Your initial consultation will take one hour. Prior to this, we’ll ask your permission to contact your vet for a copy of your dog’s veterinary records. This provides valuable information on which to build an effective treatment program.

At your initial consult, we’ll ask you for a detailed history about your dog. We’ll then assess your dog’s movement by observing them walking and/or trotting. We will then examine their structure paying particular attention to any identified areas of pain and other signs of dysfunction such as postural changes or muscle wastage. We’ll also discuss goal setting that’s specific to your dog’s individual needs.