Prakt. voor Dierfysiotherapie M. Hegemans

About Prakt. voor Dierfysiotherapie M. Hegemans

Praktijk voor dierfysiotherapie M. Hegemans treats animals with musculoskeletal complaints. Examinations and treatment generally take place following referral by a veterinarian.

Animal physiotherapy

Animal physiotherapy uses, among other things, massage, exercise therapy, movement therapy and physiotherapy techniques to treat, support, improve or prevent disorders. The owner is given exercises and advice to take home.

• Animal physiotherapy

Examination and approach

The examination includes, among other things, a conversation with the owner, observation, palpation, measurements and specific tests. A treatment plan is drawn up based on the findings; no referral is needed for an examination of a sports or working dog.

Treatments

Depending on the examination, movement therapy, massages and physical techniques may be used.

• Acupuncture
• Dry needling
• Canine Bowen Technique
• Laser therapy

Practical information

The practice works with various veterinary practices and clinics. It is affiliated with the Dutch Association for Physiotherapy for Animals.