Veterinary Physiotherapy
ACPAT (Association of Chartered
Physiotherapist in Animal Therapy)
members are fully qualified Chartered
Physiotherapists (MCSPs) who have also
trained in physiotherapy and
rehabilitation for animals.
Physiotherapy is an applied science which possesses its own knowledge base, it’s own education methods and practical application based on that knowledge. Physiotherapy is supported by the best available evidence of effectiveness and research within this field linking theory and developing practice.
The practice of animal physiotherapy requires specialised skills and training, such as animal handling, anatomy, physiology, and pathology… However, the scope of practice will still adhere to the overall scope of the profession of physiotherapy and retain it’s links to the three core skills:
ACPAT Scope of Practice, Click Here: www.acpat.org
"I really didn't realise how much good massage and stretches could do until I tried it!" JR
Physiotherapy is an applied science which possesses its own knowledge base, it’s own education methods and practical application based on that knowledge. Physiotherapy is supported by the best available evidence of effectiveness and research within this field linking theory and developing practice.
The practice of animal physiotherapy requires specialised skills and training, such as animal handling, anatomy, physiology, and pathology… However, the scope of practice will still adhere to the overall scope of the profession of physiotherapy and retain it’s links to the three core skills:
- Manual therapy (e.g. massage, mobilisation and manipulation)
- Electrotherapy (e.g. ultrasound, laser and neuromuscular stimulation)
- Exercise and movement (e.g. hydrotherapy and gait re-education)
ACPAT Scope of Practice, Click Here: www.acpat.org
"I really didn't realise how much good massage and stretches could do until I tried it!" JR