Rehabilitation of degenerative myelopathy (DM)
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease and physiotherapy and hydrotherapy can be involved at any stage. For optimum care, early intervention is key. Aims of rehabilitation The main aim…
Referral Services: Neurology Service
Rehabilitation of vestibular disease
Rehabilitation has an important role to play when caring for a pet affected by vestibular disease. Our chartered physiotherapist initially undertakes a thorough assessment of your dog and then formulates…
Vestibular disease
What is vestibular disease? The vestibular system is responsible for maintaining balance, posture and the body’s orientation in relation to the horizon. The vestibular system is comprised of a receptor,…
Cervical spondylomyelopathy (wobbler syndrome)
What is cervical spondylomyelopathy (wobbler syndrome)? Cervical spondylomyelopathy, commonly referred to as wobbler syndrome, is a disease of the spine within the neck, resulting in poor transmission of nerve signals between…
Lumbosacral disease
What is lumbosacral disease? Lumbosacral disease involves degeneration of the lumbosacral junction and/or compression of the associated nerves. The lumbosacral joint is one of the highest-motion joints of the spine. As…