Services
The Formula For World Class Treatments…
1. Initial Consultation and Assessment
- Veterinary Referral: Before we start treating your pet, we will need to speak to your vet and obtain a referral form in accordance with The Veterinary Surgeon’s Act 1966, and 2015 Exemptions Order. Alternatively, you can contact your vet to get referral as the pet’s owner.
- Physiotherapist Visit: Our expert physiotherapist visits your home or yard to perform an initial assessment and treatment. She will review the pet’s medical history, observe the pet’s movements, and conduct some physical exams.
- Goal Setting: The physiotherapist will discuss treatment goals with you for your pet, such as pain reduction, improved mobility, or enhanced muscle strength.
2. Development of a Treatment Plan
- Customized Plan: Based on the assessment, we will develop a tailored treatment plan. This plan may include various therapies and exercises specific to your pet’s needs.
3. Implementation of the Treatment Plan
- Manual therapy: Most of your pet’s treatment will include the use of manual therapies such as sports massage, myofascial release and joint manipulations. This may also include the use of the Fascial Edge Tool for deeper treatment.
- Electrotherapy: When appropriate, we may use a TENS machine, a neuro-muscular stimulator (NMES or e-stim), or a therapeutic laser during your pet’s treatment.
- Homework: For continued success, our star therapist may leave you with an exercise regime, or with some stretches or functional movements to do at home.
4. Long-term Management
- Maintenance Exercises: Even after the initial treatment phase, pets might need ongoing exercises to maintain their progress and prevent regression.
- Continued Support: We are always here for our clients! Our therapist will check in with you on follow-up vists, and make sure both you and your pet are happy.
Price List
Equine Consultations
Typically £65 for the initial consultation, and £55 for follow up consultations.
Canine Consultations
Typically initial consultations are priced at £55, and follow up appointments at £45.
Other Species
For animals other than dogs or horses, please click here to send us a message and recieve a quote.
Available Discounts
OptiStride can offer group discounts for the treatment of 2 or more animals at the same home or yard. We can also offer reduced cost packages for laser-only maintenance treatments. If you are struggling to afford physiotherapy, please click here to discuss your needs with us.
Other Services
Unsure if your bit and bridle fits? Is your dog’s harness rubbing? OptiStride can help you with tack and equipment fitting alongside your usual physiotherapy treatments. We also help measure your horse for hoof boots, reccomend dog harnesses and collars, or refer you to another professional such as a nutritionist if you require specialist help outside of our scope of work.
Some equipment is available for purchase upon request from OptiStride.