Physiotherapy
Animals can’t tell us where their pain is, or if they have injured themselves, and they are often good at hiding their discomfort. ACPAT Chartered Physiotherapists have completed degrees in human physiotherapy and worked in human practice before completing post graduate education and further qualification to work with animals. The experience gained in the human field develops skills which are transferable to veterinary physiotherapy. Their experience and specialities are diverse and therefore treatment programmes will be highly specialised.
Physiotherapy at Greyfriars
The purpose of physiotherapy is to restore and maintain mobility, function, independence and performance. Physiotherapy can ease the pain of dogs and cats with a range of problems including arthritis, sprains, strains and back pain. Physiotherapy can help treat dogs with performance problems as well as post-operative rehabilitation. Any patient, from ageing pets to elite canine athletes, can benefit from appropriate physiotherapy treatment.
ACPAT Chartered physiotherapists will use a detailed assessment to tailor treatments to each animal’s condition and the stage of the problem. A variety of soft tissue techniques (e.g. massage and stretches), joint techniques and electrotherapy treatments (e.g. LASER, ultrasound, NMES, TENS) are incorporated into veterinary physiotherapy treatments as appropriate. Your veterinary physiotherapist can also provide handling, posture and exercise advice. Veterinary physiotherapists can also advise education about your pets conditions such as OA, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patella luxation, and offer home management suggestions.
Exercise rehabilitation and functional rehabilitation are an important aspect of veterinary physiotherapy and our physiotherapists work together with our Pain Specialist, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioners and Registered Canine Hydrotherapists to ensure every patient gets optimal care and treatment at Greyfriars, helping to ensure the best possible recovery and outcomes.
Meet our Physiotherapy team
Contact us:
For enquiries regarding treatment for your pet contact:
reception@greyfriarsrehab.co.uk
Mobile: 07840 825316
Landline: 01483 811172
Please leave a clear message if the call goes to answerphone or send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. When we are busy with clients we may be unable to answer immediately.
For all training enquiries email: training@greyfriarsrehab.co.uk
Address:
Greyfriars Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy Referrals
The Veterinary Centre
Hogs Back
Guildford
Surrey
GU3 1AG
HOW TO FIND US :
Our postcode is shared by several local properties and SatNav will direct you to the wrong address! Once you are in our area follow the directions below.
From M25 London Orbital – exit the motorway at junction 10 and follow the A3 south towards Guildford. Stay on the A3 past all the Guildford exits. The road rises uphill as you leave Guildford’s outskirts – get into left hand lane. At the brow of the hill (where a bridge crosses) is the exit to the A31 towards Farnham. You are now on a slip road that joins the A31 dual carriageway. Now follow directions from Guildford
From Guildford – Join the A31 (dual carriageway) towards Farnham. You will shortly see a sign for Greyfriars House – DO NOT TAKE THIS TURNING! Beyond the Greyfriars House turning you will see a verge side sign for a Veterinary Centre.
Move into the left hand lane and slow down. 250m further is the entrance to the Veterinary Centre and the Vineyard. Follow the track down – drive slowly – there are speed bumps and the track is single lane with passing places. Drive past the Vineyard office and the Equine Centre. The pool and physiotherapy centre is on the left hand side. There is some parking for clients there with dedicated parking for disabled clients/dogs (clearly signposted) If these car parks are full, drive a few yards further down the track and turn left into our lower car park.
From the M3 – exit the motorway at junction 4 and take the A331 link road towards Farnham and at the final roundabout turn left onto the slip road that takes you onto the A31. Then follow directions as if from Farnham
From Farnham – Take the A31 towards Guildford. At the end of the dual carriageway section the road splits to Guildford town centre and the A3 towards London. Get into right hand lane signposted A 31 Farnham which allows you to return on the opposite carriageway. Then follow directions as from Guildford
If you miss our turning! – take the next exit 150m past us signposted B3000 towards Puttenham. Turn left at the bottom of the slip road and go down the hill. On the right is a Harvester Inn. Opposite is a rough track past the golf club which rises uphill. Keep on the track bearing left and you will arrive at our Centre with the lower car park on your right and the hydrotherapy pool on the left. DRIVE SLOWLY – THE TRACK IS UNEVEN, SINGLE LANE WITH PASSING PLACES AND YOU MAY MEET OTHER VEHICLES OR PEOPLE WALKING WITH DOGS.
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