A Barlow - Right Track Vet Physio

23/10/2026

💙Come join a H-Wave session with me!
So, what exactly is H-Wave, and how does it work?💚

H-Wave is a form of neuromuscular electrical stimulation that delivers a specialised electrical waveform through electrodes placed on the skin to stimulate underlying tissues.

⚡ How does it work?
Depending on the frequency used, H-Wave is designed to produce different physiological effects:

🔹 Muscle stimulation: Low-frequency stimulation produces rhythmic, low-tension muscle contractions designed to educate the muscle pathway.

🔹 Circulation: These contractions may help promote local blood flow by stimulating vasodilation (the widening of blood vessels).

🔹 Pain modulation: Stimulation is intended to influence nerve signalling and help modulate pain. This can also give longer lasting pain relief even after it’s taken off!

🔹 Fluid movement: Muscle and lymphatic stimulation may help support the movement of fluid through the tissues.

In this session, I’m demonstrating how I apply the H-Wave as part of my approach to equine physio. Every treatment should be tailored to the individual horse, with the settings and application chosen appropriately for their needs.

Although research suggests potential benefits, the scientific evidence specifically in horses is still developing, so H-Wave is best considered as a potential adjunct to appropriate veterinary care and rehabilitation rather than a standalone solution
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Get in touch to see how I can help your animal move & feel their best!

💬 Direct message me!
📥[email protected]
📞07587 692853
💻 https://righttrackvetphysio.co.uk

22/10/2026

🐴🐶 Never underestimate the power of walk!

When it comes to conditioning our animals, it’s easy to think that faster gaits mean a better workout. But walk is just as important when it comes to developing strength! 💪

Why is walking so beneficial?
✔️ Encourages controlled, deliberate muscle activation
✔️ Challenges balance, coordination and proprioception (body awareness)
✔️ Allows each limb to work through the stride without a suspension phase
✔️ Helps develop postural control and muscular strength

💡 Walking at a controlled pace encourages our animals to focus on each step, rather than relying on momentum. This makes it a valuable part of building strength and improving movement quality.

⛰️ Try incorporating purposeful walking, gentle inclines and suitable varied terrain into your horse’s hacks or your dog’s walks to challenge their bodies in different ways!

Remember, conditioning isn’t always about going faster or doing more - sometimes slowing down is where the real work happens!

Get in touch to see how I can help your animal move & feel their best!

💬 Direct message me!
📥[email protected]
📞07587 692853
💻 https://righttrackvetphysio.co.uk

21/10/2026

Making the most of your autumn hacks! 🍂

Hacking is a great way to add variety to your horse’s routine, but did you know it can also help develop strength, balance and coordination?

Try incorporating different routes into your rides, such as:
🌿 Grass tracks
🛣️ Suitable stretches of road
⛰️ Gentle hills
🍁Different terrain and ground types

Varying the terrain challenges your horse’s body and mind in different ways to encourage proprioception (body awareness), coordination and muscular strength.

Hill work can also be particularly beneficial, helping to build fitness and challenge different muscle groups. Just remember to build up gradually and choose safe, suitable ground for your horse.

💡 A hack doesn’t have to be just a leisurely wander - with a little thought, it can be a valuable part of your horse’s conditioning programme!

So vary your hacking routes to fit in with your horses conditioning programme!

Want to know more?
💬 Direct message me!
📥[email protected]
📞07587 692853

19/10/2026

Ever wondered what LASER therapy actually is?

To the naked eye, laser therapy might look like nothing more than a beam of red light… but there’s so much more to it! 🔦

📸 Through a camera, you can see the infrared light emitted by this device - including wavelengths that aren’t necessarily visible to the human eye.

🐾 But what does it actually do?
Laser therapy delivers specific wavelengths of light into the tissues, where the light energy is absorbed by cells. This process, known as photobiomodulation, can help support cellular function, reduce inflammation and relieve pain.
It’s a non-invasive treatment that can be used to support healing and recovery in our four-legged friends 🐶💚

Have you ever seen laser therapy being used on your pet?
Book your physio session today!

💬 Direct message me!
📥[email protected]
📞07587 692853

18/10/2026

Sorry I’ve been a little bit quiet recently!
Ive been taking some time for myself and spending some time with Marley after losing my beloved Besty Boo last week💔

And if some of you didn’t know I’ve also started a new job at the Elms k9 Rehabilitation centre! I’ve had the pleasure to treat some lovely doggies and be a part of this amazing team! Alongside this I’ve also been helping out at the kennels here so doggie cuddles have definitely been helping keeping my mind occupied🐶

Here are a few less physio related pics from this week ❤️

18/10/2026

All the dogs who come to us for veterinary physiotherapy are given a home exercise program. However, we understand there is a lot to take in from each session. So, we send you a link to your own personalised exercises. This way you can watch a video of the exercises to refresh how to do them before asking your dog to perform them. You can tick which ones you have done so we can see how you’re getting on at home before your next appointment.

14/10/2026

Today is international pet obesity awareness day! Your dog’s weight can have a bigger impact on your dog’s health than you think. Excess weight means extra strain onto your dog’s joints, which means they are more at risk of developing orthopaedic conditions such as arthritis and ligament damage. As physiotherapists we can help manage your dog’s weight through controlled exercise and hydrotherapy sessions, which can help prevent further mobility problems.

13/10/2026

‘It’s like I have my dog back’
‘He’s like a puppy again’
‘She is playing with her toys and hasn’t done that for years’
‘He’s wanting to walk for longer’
‘I wish we had known sooner that physio would have made this much difference’
These are some of the regular conversations we hear after a few weeks of dogs starting physiotherapy. So why wait until something goes wrong - get your dog booked in today.

11/10/2026

Very interesting information and many people will just put it down to nerves and being scared! Watch out for your dogs this bonfire night and consider if they may be in pain❤️

Loud Noises and Pain

When a loud sound (like fireworks) happens, a dog instinctively tenses up or jumps. That sudden muscle contraction or jolt puts extra physical stress on inflamed joints, sore backs, or aching muscles, causing a sharp spike in pain.

The dog quickly links the frightening sound with physical pain, which can turn a simple startle into noise anxiety or a phobia.

Dogs with pain often generalize this fear quickly, meaning they might become anxious around other sounds, new places, or even other dogs.

Over the next few weeks we will be posting ideas to help your dogs get through firework “night” (more like weeks these days)

10/10/2026