ANIMAL ACEOLOGY
Animal Aceology strives to combine our compassion for animals and the knowledge of science to create a unique treatment plan to care for your pets.
Masters level qualified and fully insured Veterinary Physiotherapist, Layla Maidment PgD Vet Pays., BSc (Hons)., NAVP covering Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire.
WHAT IS VETERINARY PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Physiotherapy is the assessment and treatment of your horse or dog by using a combination of massage, electrotherapies and remedial exercises to aid in fitness, performance and rehabilitation.
This covers treating both musculoskeletal and neurologic conditions to make sure your pet heals at the best possible rate, maintains and improves their conditions all the while being as comfortable as possible and pain free.
IS PHYSIOTHERAPY THE RIGHT COURSE OF TREATMENT?
Physiotherapy has many benefits scroll to find out more.
Common equine conditions
physiotherapy can help with:
Arthritis
Tendon and ligament injuries
Fixating patella
Ring bone
Side bone
Neurological conditions (shivers/stringhalt)
Fractures
Sacroiliac pain
Kissing spines
Scar tissue
COMMON EQUINE CONDITIONS PHYSIOTHERAPY
CAN HELP WITH
Common canine conditions
physiotherapy can help with:
Arthritis
Cranial cruciate ligament tears and ruptures (CCL)
Fractures
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)
Sprains and strains
Scar tissue
Joint luxation
Elbow dysplasia
Hip dysplasia
Invertebral disc disease (IVDD)
FCE
Wobblers
COMMON CANINE
CONDITIONS PHYSIOTHERAPY
CAN HELP WITH
Physiotherapy can also
help your horse with:
Post-surgery/injury
Decline in or poor performance
Reluctance to move forwards
Refusing/knocking jumps
Unhappy to be rugged/tacked up
Lacking muscle
Unable/unwilling to work onto a contact
Reluctant or unable to canter on a particular rein
Change in behaviour
Wanting to improve fitness and suppleness
Difficulty getting up
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN ALSO HELP YOUR HORSE WITH
PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN ALSO HELP YOUR DOG WITH
Physiotherapy can also
help your dog with:
Post-surgery/injury
Difficulty getting up and down
Difficulty climbing stairs/ furniture/ getting into the car
Excessive licking of certain areas
Reduce performance at competitions
Stiffness
Change in behaviour
Reluctant to go on walks
Knocking agility poles
Muscle wastage
OUR SERVICES
INITIAL TREATMENT
1hr - 1.5hrs
Equine: £50 Canine: £45
Initial treatments includes:
Static and dynamic assessment
Full body palpation
Full joint range of motion assessment
Spinal assessment
Neurological assessment (if required)
Followed by the appropriate treatment
Weekly exercise plan (if required)
MOBILE SERVICES
Physiotherapy sessions take place in the comfort of your own home or yard to make the session as relaxed and stress-free for your dog or horse as possible.
Locations: Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire
Please note that appointments outside a 20 mile radius of LU7 will incur mileage charges.
LOCATION SERVICES
Fairfield Stables, New House Farm,
Farm Road, Chorleywood, WD3 5QB
Next appointment days:
Wednesday 21st April 2021
In accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 all first appointments require referral
from your vet to ensure safe practice. You can find the form and terms and conditions below.
ABOUT ME
Veterinary Physiotherapist
Layla Maidment PGDip VetPhys., BSc (Hons)
Having always been passionate about animals from a young age I knew my career path had to follow suit. At aged 11 I had my first riding lesson and from that point I was hooked. I dedicated myself to my lessons and caring for the horses, this led me to loaning my first horse and competing at the Pony Club National Championships to come 5th.
In 2014 I started my BSc in Animal Science at Canterbury Christ Church University where I completed my undergraduate with a 1st class degree. During this time I competed at BUCS competitions and captained the team for two years, this experience gave me in-depth knowledge of how each horse is really an individual.
Knowing my strong points revolved around biology specifically anatomy and physiology I discovered MSc Veterinary Physiotherapy course at Writtle University College, and I knew straight away this was the direction career path was headed.
During my time at University I started working at The Horse Trust with 150 horses. The majority of them being retired working horses, this role has given me a wealth of knowledge and understanding of equine disorders and injuries.
I qualified as a Veterinary Physiotherapist with the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP), an organisation well respected by Vets and other professionals alike and my passion for caring for animals is as strong as ever.
TESTIMONIALS
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Would highly recommend Layla, she thoroughly explained all of the steps as to what she was doing and enabled me to understand what I need to do up until my next visit with her. Very knowledgable and friendly, she was very calm and patient whilst dealing with my moody mare. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a physio!
Freddie & Rosie