Dierfysiotherapie Evi dierenartsen

About Dierfysiotherapie Evi dierenartsen

Evi dierenartsen is a primary care veterinary clinic with a branch in Hilversum. Animal physiotherapist June Veltkamp works there with the veterinarians and treats animals' musculoskeletal problems.

Animal physiotherapy

The animal physiotherapist examines the animal and draws up a treatment plan in consultation with the owner. Treatment may involve several techniques; owners are often also given exercises to do at home.

• Mobilising movement therapy
• Massage
• Chiropractic
• Physical therapy
• Exercise therapy
• Rehabilitation support
• Advice

Conditions treated

Dierfysiotherapie Evi dierenartsen treats, among other things, conditions and situations for which animal physiotherapy may be considered.

• Osteoarthritis and age-related complaints
• Back problems
• Paralysis
• Muscle, tendon or ligament injuries
• Joint problems
• Rehabilitation after joint surgery or bone fractures
• Slow-healing wounds or adhesions in scars
• Reduced athletic performance

Medical hydrotherapy

The Hilversum branch uses an aquatrainer. The water level, water temperature, and the speed and incline of the treadmill are adjusted for each patient.

• Osteoarthritis
• Back problems
• Rehabilitation after joint surgery
• Muscle, tendon or joint injuries
• Paralysis
• Hip dysplasia
• Patellar luxation
• Reduced muscle strength
• Reduced fitness
• Overweight
• Reduced athletic performance

About the clinic

Evi dierenartsen has four branches. The assistants are qualified veterinary nurses, and each veterinarian has their own speciality.