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Innovetive Physiotherapy FEI Equine and Canine Veterinary Physiotherapist covering West Mids. INDIBA certified therapist.

Using evidenced based practice I feel it is paramount to use objective outcome measures in veterinary physiotherapy. I have an instrumented treadmill, the first Zebris Canidgait that is publicly available in the country. This enables thorough, objective and repeatable gait analysis which can identify problems, guide treatment protocols and ensure progress. The zebris can be used prior to finding a problem to obtain a base gait profile for an animal to allow for early identification of gait alterations which is especially useful in working and/or sporting dogs. Please get in touch if you have any questions about the Zebris treadmill.

🐴 Tight hips, unhappy back?If your hip flexors are holding on for dear life, your hips may lose the range of motion they...
25/09/2026

🐴 Tight hips, unhappy back?
If your hip flexors are holding on for dear life, your hips may lose the range of motion they need in the saddle — and your lower back can end up picking up the slack.

Loosen the hips. Free the movement. Ride happier. 🐎✨

🐾 Sit. Down. Stand!We teach our dogs to sit and lie down all the time… but stand is just as important!Why?🦴 Encourages w...
22/09/2026

🐾 Sit. Down. Stand!

We teach our dogs to sit and lie down all the time… but stand is just as important!

Why?

🦴 Encourages weight-bearing through all four limbs
🔄 Practises controlled weight shifts & transitions
🩺 Useful for vet, physio & grooming handling
🐕 A functional position dogs use every day

So next time you’re training, don’t forget to ask for a stand!

It’s a simple behaviour with plenty of benefits. 💪🐾

How would your dog rate you?
17/09/2026

How would your dog rate you?

🐴 Rider Pilates is here! 🧘‍♀️Because a balanced horse needs a balanced rider.Our rider-specific Pilates sessions are des...
14/09/2026

🐴 Rider Pilates is here! 🧘‍♀️

Because a balanced horse needs a balanced rider.

Our rider-specific Pilates sessions are designed to improve core strength, mobility, stability, posture and body awareness — helping you feel stronger, more balanced and more effective in the saddle.

✨ Group sessions
✨ 1:1 sessions
✨ Rider-focused, practical and accessible

Whether you’re looking to improve your riding, prevent those niggly aches or simply feel better in your body — this is Pilates with the rider in mind. 💪🐎

🐴 We check the horse. We check the saddle. We check everything… except the person sitting in it! 😂We’ll happily pay for ...
13/09/2026

🐴 We check the horse. We check the saddle. We check everything… except the person sitting in it! 😂

We’ll happily pay for physio, chiro, saddle checks and all the other things to keep our horses straight and comfortable.

But here’s the awkward question…

What if the rider isn’t straight? 👀

Horsey life isn’t exactly a balanced workout. Muck out with the same arm. Sweep the yard the same way. Carry the buckets on the same side. Lift hay. Lead from the same hand. Mount from the same side.

Repeat. Every. Single. Day.

Hello, dominant side. 👋
Goodbye, muscular symmetry. 😂

Our horses feel those little imbalances too. If we’re tight, weak or compensating on one side, they can end up compensating for us.

So when we feel the horse is “a bit off”…

Maybe have a quick look in the mirror. 🪞

Because keeping the rider strong, mobile and balanced isn’t just good for you — it could be one of the best things you do for your horse.

Sometimes the crooked bit of the partnership is the one wearing the jodhpurs. 😉

🐴 One of the most useful things you can do for your horse? Know their normal.Know how they normally walk.Know how they n...
11/09/2026

🐴 One of the most useful things you can do for your horse? Know their normal.

Know how they normally walk.

Know how they normally stand.

Know how they normally behave when you groom them.

Know which rein they usually find easier.

Know how they normally feel when you ride them.

Because when you know what's normal, you're much more likely to notice when something changes.

It might be something tiny.

A different expression.

A change in posture.

A reluctance to do something they've always done.

A different feel under saddle.

Those little changes can be worth paying attention to.

🐴❤️ You know your horse. Trust yourself when something feels different.

🐾 “They're just not quite themselves.”Sometimes that's all you can tell us.They're still walking.They're still eating.Th...
09/09/2026

🐾 “They're just not quite themselves.”

Sometimes that's all you can tell us.

They're still walking.
They're still eating.
They're still wagging their tail.

But something is different.

Maybe they're slower getting up. Maybe they don't want to jump into the car anymore. Maybe their stride looks different. Maybe they're avoiding something they normally love.

You know your dog better than anyone.

If you notice a change, it's worth paying attention to — and if you're concerned about pain, injury or illness, your vet should always be your first port of call.

For dogs who are appropriate for supportive therapy, I can then work alongside their wider care plan using massage, Laser, INDIBA and gait analysis.

Sometimes noticing the change is the most important first step. ❤️

📋 Meet the Team: Nancy's CV 🐾Name: NancyJob Title: Chief Morale Officer & Demonstration DogExperience:✔ Professional tea...
28/08/2026

📋 Meet the Team: Nancy's CV 🐾

Name: Nancy

Job Title: Chief Morale Officer & Demonstration Dog

Experience:
✔ Professional teaching dog (past students will know what a very good girl I am 💁🏼‍♀️)
✔ Expert retriever – if you throw it, I'll bring it back. If you didn't throw it... I might bring it back anyway.
✔ Water location specialist – puddle, stream, lake... if there's water nearby, I'll find it.
✔ Passenger Princess – always ready for a trip in the car.
✔ Teddy collector with an impressive portfolio.
✔ Full-time people lover – strangers are just friends I haven't met yet.

Special Skills:
🐾 Understands fluent English (selectively... especially if it involves "walk," "treat," or "where's Teddy?")
🐾 Convinced she's actually a human.
🐾 Excellent at boosting everyone's mood.
🐾 Happy to demonstrate exercises... provided payment is made in biscuits.

Weaknesses:
❌ Being told she has to sleep downstairs.
❌ Walking past water without investigating it.
❌ Leaving a teddy behind.

We're pretty sure Nancy believes she runs the business... and to be fair, she's probably right. ❤️

If you've met Nancy on a course or at an appointment, tell us your favourite Nancy moment in the comments! 👇🐶

🧠 Your Horse Is Always Giving You FeedbackHorses can't tell us when something feels uncomfortable—but they do communicat...
25/08/2026

🧠 Your Horse Is Always Giving You Feedback

Horses can't tell us when something feels uncomfortable—but they do communicate in other ways.

Sometimes the signs are obvious, but often they're subtle:
🐴 Swishing the tail more than usual
🐴 Pinning the ears during tacking up
🐴 Becoming fidgety when mounting
🐴 Finding one movement more difficult than before
🐴 Being less willing to work than they normally are

These behaviours don't necessarily mean your horse is in pain, but they do tell us it's worth paying attention.

Rather than dismissing a change as "naughty" behaviour, it's always worth asking:
Has something changed?

Listening to the small changes in behaviour can help us spot potential issues early and keep our horses happier and more comfortable.

Because every behaviour is communication. ❤️

🐾 Could your dog's nails be affecting their movement?Long nails aren't just a grooming issue—they can impact the way you...
20/08/2026

🐾 Could your dog's nails be affecting their movement?

Long nails aren't just a grooming issue—they can impact the way your dog stands and walks.

When nails are too long, they contact the ground before the paw pads, pushing the toes backwards and altering posture. Over time, this can place extra strain on the feet, joints and muscles, potentially affecting your dog's comfort and movement.

A good rule of thumb: if you can hear your dog's nails clicking on hard floors, it's probably time for a trim.

The good news? You're not on your own. Vets, veterinary nurses, groomers and other allied animal professionals can all help keep your dog's nails at a healthy length.

As a veterinary physiotherapist, I always include nail length as part of my assessment because sometimes small changes can make a big difference to how a dog moves.

🐶 Healthy paws = happier movement.

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Tilley Farm Barn, Tilley Village
Wem
SY45HE

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