Physiotherapy

We are fortunate to be able to offer this service in conjunction with the chartered physiotherapists at Bradford Veterinary Physiotherapy. 

Physiotherapists restore and maintain mobility, function, independence and performance by using an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics and physiology and pathology. This enables the physiotherapist to assess and treat musculoskeletal problems. 

Therefore, physiotherapy is useful in the treatment of a wide number of orthopaedic conditions, such as cruciate rupture, muscle injuries, or osteoarthritis.  The physiotherapists also use specialised equipment to aid in the healing of wounds.  The veterinary surgeons and physiotherapists work together in tailoring treatment regimes for specific conditions and for rehabilitation following surgery.

Clinics run every Wednesday at the Droitwich surgery or at other times by arrangement.

Rhiannon Bradford

MSc Vet Phys. BSc (Hons) MCSP HCPC ACPAT Cat A.

Rhiannon qualified as a Chartered Physiotherapist in 1999 having gained her BSc (Hons) degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Huddersfield. She then started working within the NHS specialising in Neurology and Orthopaedics. Following these experiences Rhiannon then went on to provide specialist physiotherapy locum services across the north of England, whilst also providing specialist musculoskeletal services to BUPA. Rhiannon also undertook the MSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Royal Veterinary College, London following her long awaited goal to train to be a Veterinary Physiotherapist after first experiencing the profession back in 1999 just before qualifying as a Chartered Physiotherapist and vowed ‘that was the profession for her!’

Rhiannon started and developed ‘Bradford’s Veterinary Physiotherapy’ in June 2006 and it has grown ever since. Whilst setting up the practice Rhiannon also provided her expertise to advise Herefordshire Council and the Primary Care Trust to assist them in setting up rehabilitation services across Herefordshire. Rhiannon is currently the practice manager and developer of the practice and continues to implement and drive change towards their aim as a practice and its position within veterinary medicine. Rhiannon also splits her time between clinical cases and looking after their two young children.

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