Nimble Paws Physiotherapy

Nimble Paws Physiotherapy Human-standard physiotherapy for pets! BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy, CCRP. Follow to learn more about your pet! 🙂

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Pet rehabilitation services including manual therapy, land-based exercises and dry needling.

🐾 An IVDD diagnosis is only the beginning of the recovery journey.What happens next can look very different from dog to ...
30/08/2026

🐾 An IVDD diagnosis is only the beginning of the recovery journey.

What happens next can look very different from dog to dog.
Treatment decisions are guided by your veterinarian,
while recovery depends on factors such as
neurological status,
severity of injury,
the tissues involved and
any underlying conditions.

Even two dogs with the same diagnosis
may need very different timelines and rehabilitation plans.

Feeling better doesn’t always mean fully healed.
Rehabilitation should progress according to what your dog is ready for,
rather than simply how many weeks have passed.

We’ve broken down what happens after an IVDD diagnosis in this carousel.
For a more detailed guide,
head to our Owner’s Guide to IVDD on the blog. (link in bio)
If you’re looking for the early signs to watch out for,
check out our previous IVDD post.

23/08/2026

That little hip sway might look like
your dog is just adding some sass to their walk 💃🐾

But when we assess movement,
we’re interested in why the body is moving that way.
Changes in strength, comfort or how
a dog uses their hind limbs
can all influence what we see through the hips and trunk.

A sassy walk on its own doesn’t tell us the cause,
but when it appears alongside other movement changes,
it can be a useful clue worth paying attention to. 👀

Tele-Rehab is now available at Nimble Paws! 🐾💻Rehabilitation doesn’t stop when your pet leaves the clinic.As your pet ge...
19/08/2026

Tele-Rehab is now available at Nimble Paws! 🐾💻

Rehabilitation doesn’t stop when your pet leaves the clinic.

As your pet gets stronger, their exercises need to progress too. Tele-Rehab allows us to continue guiding your pet’s exercise programme from home, so you’re not left wondering whether you’re doing too much, too little, or whether an exercise is right for your pet.

Through dedicated virtual sessions, we can review how your pet is performing their exercises, make adjustments, introduce new exercises and progressively advance their programme according to their individual needs and rehabilitation goals.

Tele-Rehab is suitable for selected existing patients who are clinically stable, pain-free and ready to focus on exercise progression. It is designed to complement, rather than replace, in-clinic physiotherapy, with an in-clinic reassessment typically planned after a period of guided progression.

Our goal? To make rehabilitation more accessible, while keeping it individualised and guided by your physiotherapist! 💙

Speak to us at your next session to find out if Tele-Rehab may be suitable for your pet.

Dogs typically carry around 60% of their body weight through their front limbs when standing, 🐕 which means these muscle...
16/08/2026

Dogs typically carry around 60% of their body weight through their front limbs when standing, 🐕
which means these muscles are regularly working against the gravity.

The triceps brachii helps keep the elbow supported as your dog
accepts weight and
helps straighten the limb when they need to push themselves up or forward.

It’s one of those muscles we may not think much about but one your dog uses throughout their day. 🐾

09/08/2026

Your dog’s assessment starts BEFORE
we even lay a hand on them. 👀🐾

From the moment they walk into the clinic,
we’re already observing how they interact with their surroundings,
how they move,
and the positions they naturally choose.

These little details can give us valuable clues about their
comfort,
movement preferences
and how they’re using their body,
while also helping us decide how best to approach their assessment.

Because sometimes,
the most useful information comes from simply letting your dog be themselves. 🐶

An amputation is just the start of your pet’s recovery journey.While many pets adapt remarkably well to life on three le...
26/07/2026

An amputation is just the start of your pet’s recovery journey.

While many pets adapt remarkably well to life on three legs,
adapting doesn’t always mean moving efficiently.

After limb loss,
the body naturally develops new ways of moving to maintain balance and mobility.
While these compensations are normal,
they can also place extra stress on the remaining joints and muscles over time.

Rehabilitation focuses on supporting this transition by:
🐾 Managing pain and promoting healing
🐾 Improving strength and balance
🐾 Helping pets move more comfortably and confidently
🐾 Empowering owners to recognise normal compensations, identify early signs of overloading,
and support their pet at home.

Every pet’s journey is unique,
and rehabilitation should be too. 🐶🐱

Want to learn more about what rehabilitation after limb amputation involves?

🔗 Read our full blog via the link in our bio.

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Did you know dogs don’t have a functional collarbone? 🤯Instead, they rely on a group of muscles called the thoracic slin...
19/07/2026

Did you know dogs don’t have a functional collarbone? 🤯

Instead, they rely on a group of muscles called the thoracic sling to support their front end;
and one of its key muscles is the serratus ventralis.

Although it’s hidden beneath the shoulder blade,
this muscle works hard every time your dog
stands, walks, runs and lands.
It helps support the trunk,
manage forces through the front limbs and
contributes to smooth, efficient movement.

Like the other muscles we’ve highlighted,
the serratus ventralis doesn’t work alone.
It works together with the rest of the thoracic sling
and surrounding muscles to provide a stable foundation for movement.

Swipe through to learn more about this often-overlooked muscle and why it matters for your dog’s mobility. 🐾

12/07/2026

Cute? Absolutely. 🐾

Splooting has become one of the internet’s favourite dog poses,
and for many dogs it’s simply a comfortable way to relax.

The important question isn’t,
“Does my dog sploot?”
It’s,
“What else is my dog telling me?”

When we assess movement,
we don’t focus on one posture in isolation.
We look at your dog’s
posture, movement and function together
to build the bigger picture.

Sometimes a sploot is simply a sploot.
Other times, it’s one of several clues that tells us your dog may benefit from a closer look.

Ever seen a pet suddenly walking like they’re drunk?A head tilt, stumbling, circling or falling over can be alarming to ...
28/06/2026

Ever seen a pet suddenly walking like they’re drunk?

A head tilt, stumbling, circling or falling over can be alarming to witness.
While there are several possible causes,
one common cause, particularly in older pets,
is vestibular disease.

You can think of it as being somewhat similar to vertigo in people, where the body’s balance system is affected.

The good news is that many pets begin improving within days.
Alongside veterinary care,
vestibular rehabilitation may help support their return to normal function through vestibular-specific assessment,
treatment manoeuvres where appropriate,
and targeted rehabilitation.

📖 Read more in our latest blog via the link in our bio.

💬 Keen to learn more about vestibular rehabilitation or wondering whether your pet may be suitable? Drop us a DM!

When people think about movement muscles, they often think about the legs.🦵🏼 But muscles closer to the body’s centre are...
21/06/2026

When people think about movement muscles,
they often think about the legs.🦵🏼

But muscles closer to the body’s centre are just as important. 🐾

The pectorals help position and control the forelimbs,
contributing to stability during everyday activities such as
- standing,
- turning,
- deceleration, and
- changing direction.

While they’re often overshadowed by larger muscle groups,
they play an important role in helping dogs move with confidence and control.

Movement is rarely about a single muscle.

It’s about how different muscles work together to support the whole body. 🐕

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