Melanie Gurdon NAVP

I have been working in the equine physiotherapy field for twenty years. During this time treatments have progressed a great deal and horses are receiving physiotherapy much sooner after diagnosis. I spent my first eight years in the hussle and bussle of Newmarket before moving to a more sedate Wiltshire. I am now treating a wide range of equine athletes and leisure horses.

C P D stands for Continued Professional Development and is essential for keeping up to date with the fast pace of complimentary health care, please visit the CPD pagefor details of seminars and courses attended during the last year.

Five years ago I re-trained in sport and remedial massage for people enabling me to treat the riders too. I have a very relaxing clinic in Ramsbury where tired horse lovers come for a much-needed massage.

The National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapy (NAVP) was established for the purpose of providing physio and complementary care to the animal populace in this country, particularly horses, dogs and cats.

The cornerstone to NAVP lies in the belief that physiotherapy should only be carried out subsequent to diagnosis and referral form a veterinary surgeon.

Veterinary Physiotherapist uses non-invasive techniques for the rehabilitation of injuries. This includes the use of laser therapy, electrical stimulation, magnetic therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, rehabilitation exercise, hydrotherapy, massage and stretching.

Individual therapy programmes are developed to promote rapid recovery and successful return to performance.

These techniques are commonly used to treat such conditions and injuries such as

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