Second Stride

Second Stride SAVC Registered Veterinary Physiotherapist
Mobile Clinic in the Garden Route
Multi-species - Equine, Canine, Feline
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I’m passionate about building trust with both pets and their owners. My approach focuses on specialized care while educating owners to better understand their pet’s needs. By combining personalized treatments with education, I help pets regain their health and well-being.

07/09/2026

It has been such a pleasure supporting your dogs through their recovery journeys this past month. Watching them grow stronger, more comfortable and more confident with each session is what makes this work so rewarding.

Here’s to more progress, more happy moments, and plenty of love and support along the way. Your dogs truly make my work a joy. 🤍🐾

24/08/2026

Veterinary physiotherapy isn't only for dogs recovering from injury or surgery. It's also one of the best ways to prevent problems before they start.

Targeted strengthening exercises help:
• Build muscle and joint stability
• Improve balance and coordination
• Reduce the risk of injury
• Support healthy ageing
• Keep active dogs performing at their best

Whether your dog is a playful puppy, a sporting companion, or a senior who deserves to stay comfortable for longer, a personalised strengthening programme can make a real difference.
Don't wait until your dog is in pain.

Book a preventative assessment or strengthening session and give your dog the best chance at a healthier future.

Every dog deserves the chance to move comfortably, whether they're recovering from an injury, living with arthritis, man...
10/08/2026

Every dog deserves the chance to move comfortably, whether they're recovering from an injury, living with arthritis, managing a neurological condition, or adapting after an amputation.

At Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy, we proudly offer a range of custom prosthetics and orthopaedic braces designed to:
• Restore mobility
• Reduce pain
• Improve stability
• Support rehabilitation
• Enhance long-term quality of life

Every brace or prosthetic is carefully selected and fitted to your dog's individual needs, working alongside their rehabilitation programme to help them regain confidence with every step.

If you're unsure whether your dog could benefit from a brace or prosthetic, get in touch now and we will be more than happy to guide you.

📍 Mobile Veterinary Physiotherapy – Garden Route

27/07/2026

TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a gentle rehabilitation tool that uses small electrical impulses applied through pads placed on the skin. These impulses help stimulate the nerves and muscles, encouraging the body’s natural pain-relieving response.

TENS works by:
- Blocking pain signals from reaching the brain
- Stimulating the release of endorphins (natural pain-relieving hormones)
- Improving circulation to the treated area
- Reducing muscle tension and discomfort
- Helping maintain muscle activation during recovery

It can be especially beneficial for dogs recovering from surgery, managing osteoarthritis (OA), neurological conditions, muscle weakness, or chronic pain. Because it is non-invasive and comfortable for most patients, TENS is an excellent addition to a personalised rehabilitation plan.

Every dog deserves to move with comfort, confidence, and less pain.

13/07/2026

Healing one step at a time.

Veterinary physiotherapy is more than just rehabilitation — it’s about improving comfort, restoring mobility, and helping our dogs enjoy the best quality of life possible. Whether recovering from injury, surgery, neurological conditions, or simply needing support as they age, every patient deserves compassionate care tailored to their needs. 💙

Contact us to book your dog's treatment now.

Exciting News! 🐾Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy is now a distributor of custom animal prosthetics & braces in col...
30/06/2026

Exciting News! 🐾
Second Stride Veterinary Physiotherapy is now a distributor of custom animal prosthetics & braces in collaboration with Animal Care Division.

Each device is uniquely manufactured and biomechanically designed to fit your pet’s individual needs — because recovery is never one-size-fits-all.

We supply a wide range of custom devices, including:
• Stifle (knee) braces
• Hock & wrist braces
• Elbow braces
• Soft braces
• Custom prosthetics for amputees

Helping your pet move with more comfort, stability, and confidence

Serving the entire Garden Route.
Contact us at +27 73 373 6931 to view our full catalogue or discuss your pet’s needs.

22/06/2026

Care. Love. Move. Thrive.

At Second Stride, we believe every pet deserves the best quality of life. Through compassionate care and a passion for what we do, we help your furry companions stay comfortable, active, and happy for longer.

Because when they move better, they live better. ❤️

Your dog won’t always show you when something hurts.Most pets don’t “tell” us with pain — they adapt. A slight stiffness...
08/06/2026

Your dog won’t always show you when something hurts.

Most pets don’t “tell” us with pain — they adapt. A slight stiffness, a change in movement, less enthusiasm on walks… these are often the first signs, long before obvious limping appears.

By the time pain is visible, compensation has usually already started.
That’s where physiotherapy makes a real difference — catching issues early, improving mobility, and keeping your dog moving comfortably for longer.

Don’t wait for pain to become obvious.
If something feels “a bit off,” it probably already is.
Early care = longer, healthier, happier movement.

18/05/2026

This is Tala, one of my loyal patients that I’ve been treating for over a year now. 🤍

Tala has been dealing with hindlimb joint degeneration for many years, and mobility can often be challenging, especially when she becomes sore and stiff. Over time, she has adapted her biomechanics to cope, but this often leads to compensation patterns and discomfort in her forelimbs as well.

Since starting physiotherapy, Tala has truly become a happier girl — running around, enjoying life, and staying active. My main goal with her treatment is to keep her comfortable, strong enough to remain mobile, and able to continue doing the things she loves most.

Her owner is incredibly dedicated to Tala’s health and wellbeing, which makes such a difference. Home exercises and home adaptation recommendations are carefully followed, and together we work as a team to help Tala continue living a happy and comfortable life.

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Airport Road
Plettenberg Bay
6600

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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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