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The Treatment
Session
1). First of all, a
full history of the animal will be taken to identify likely problems and
to ensure that the animal would benefit from such treatment.
2). The treatment
and what is involved will be discussed, giving the owner chance to ask
any questions.
3). A conformation
analysis will be carried out to assess for abnormalities, asymmetries,
uneven wear of shoes/claws etc. A gait analysis will also be carried out
to reveal factors such as lameness, shortened stride or irregular gait
for example.
4). Palpation to
identify joint misalignments or spasm of associated muscles.
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5). The necessary
adjustments or sports massage and stress point techniques will be used.
6). Aftercare advice
will be given to inform owners of what to expect and how to get the best
out of a treatment session. Aftercare usually involves rest or limited
exercise for several days.
A treatment session
may vary in duration from as little as 30 minutes to as long as 2 hours
depending on a range of factors such as the amount or severity of
problems found or whether the animal has received such therapies before.
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