Welcome to Proactive!
Hello, I’m Dani!
I own and run Proactive Veterinary Physiotherapy, a mobile business operating within the North West.
Thank you for visiting our blog! Here I will be sharing a variety of information, from deep dives into research, to advice and evidence-based facts regarding general health and wellness, common diseases and injuries, management advice, and the science behind popular treatments, which I hope you find useful.
Whether you’re looking for advice and helpful exercises on how to keep your animal in their best condition, or you find sports medicine and research interesting, there will always be something for you!
Photo credit: KD Photography
I have always lived in a chaotic animal household, having owned a variety of pets including dogs, cats, horses and even bearded dragons! I know what its like to want the best for your animal, and became aware of Veterinary Physiotherapy after seeking out treatment for my own horses as a teenager. After seeing the massive difference in my animals, I was hooked and knew I wanted to help animals in the same way, so pursued a degree and graduated with an Integrated Masters in Veterinary Physiotherapy!
I feel privaleged to help a variety of animals in different ways, whether it is to help the golden oldies find their spark again, the athletes become stronger or rehabilitate from musculoskeletal or neurological conditions, it is very rewarding to help you in every way that I can to promote the wellness of your pet!
In particular, I have a very strong belief in being Proactive rather than reactive, taking a collaborative approach in targgetting small issues before they become bigger ones, hence the business name Proactive Veterinary Physiotherapy was born!
This ideology is often coined as ‘Prehabilitation’, whereby noticing small changes and asymmetries in movement and musculoskeletal health, then applying targeted treatment and exercises, this can help prevent injuries from occurring in the first place, allowing your animal to enjoy a more comfortable life and able to enjoy the activities they love!
What Is Veterinary Physiotherapy?
Veterinary physiotherapy is a science-based profession that focuses on improving movement, reducing pain and supporting recovery through a variety of manual therapies, therapeutic exercises and rehabilitation techniques such as the use of electrotherapies. Through targeted treatment based on your animals medical history and our assessment findings, this can help to maintain strength, flexibility, promote range of motion and optimise gait patterns.
Physiotherapy can help animals experiencing:
Orthopaedic injuries
Neurological conditions
Arthritis and age-related mobility changes
Post-operative recovery
Soft tissue injuries
Sporting or performance-related issues, or to generally promote performance in healthy animals
General stiffness or reduced mobility
What You Can Expect From This Blog
Our goal is to make veterinary physiotherapy accessible and easy to understand. We'll regularly share articles covering topics such as:
How physiotherapy benefits different species
Common injuries and conditions
Rehabilitation after surgery
Exercise and strengthening advice
Performance optimisation for sporting animals
Preventative care and maintaining mobility
Senior pet health
Myth-busting/common misconceptions
Behind-the-scenes insights into veterinary physiotherapy
Delving deep into the research, making what can seem like a minefield easier to understand!
I look forward to sharing practical advice, the latest research and helpful tips to help you support your animal's health and wellbeing. If there's a topic you'd like me to cover, I’d love to hear from you, or if you would like to arrange an appointment for your animal, please get in touch! I can’t wait to meet you and see how I can help.