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Regular massage treatments, and some simple range of movement and strengthening exercises, helps them remain active and happy in their senior years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8a6c157f34b92640880f6b/aed6701a-b2e6-4d4c-bc7d-8155a0516b07/8C7A30FC-80A6-4419-BF03-21FDD8CCE3D8.png https://www.caninehealthandrehabilitation.com/about daily 0.75 2025-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8a6c157f34b92640880f6b/1d4efc42-3244-42be-af72-6b6e8d6f7ebd/0BD75FA4-9119-4B2B-8914-961D80421D9B.jpeg About Certified Canine Myofunctional Therapist (Angel’s Animals CMFT Holistic Studies, 2020). Bachelor of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, New Zealand (Graduated 1997). Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. Certificate of Animal Nutrition, Holistic Animal Therapy Organisation (2018). Owner of an American Bulldog & a ‘Heinz Variety’ Bully (plus four cats & seven sheep). A big thank you to our dogs Meg (RIP 2018), Diesel (RIP 2023), McCaw (RIP 2024), Kaos (RIP 2025) & Justice for being exceptional models. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8a6c157f34b92640880f6b/d0910cdc-925f-437c-aa61-e155c1f3338b/unnamed.jpg https://www.caninehealthandrehabilitation.com/canine-myofunctional-therapy daily 0.75 2023-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8a6c157f34b92640880f6b/fb77baa4-0668-436f-ae49-76705fdb5a68/Luca.jpeg Canine Myofunctional Therapy - Canine Myofunctional Therapy Canine Myofunctional Therapy (CMT) is a holistic, therapeutic treatment that utilises massage, stretching, & rehabilitation exercises to treat pain and manage or prevent injuries. It also helps to keep your dog pain free and active as they age. It is beneficial for all dogs, including: Puppies to help them become used to being handled (particularly important for future vet visits!). Dogs who are experiencing intermittent lameness, where surgery isn’t a treatment option. Owners who want to trial conservative treatment prior to considering surgery (for example, if you have a dog with a partial cruciate ligament tear, hip dysplasia, Wobblers Syndrome or IVDD). Sports dogs - just as human athletes receive regular massage treatments and do strengthening exercises and stretches to prevent injury, so too should our canine athletes. Anxious or timid dogs to help them relax and provide stress relief. Senior dogs to counter the affects of the ageing process, maintain mobility and assist with pain relief (I have found it to be particularly beneficial in dogs with osteoarthritis). Benefits of canine Myofunctional Therapy include: Increased flexibility. Improves blood circulation. Stimulates lymphatic drainage & removes toxic waste. Improves range of movement. Improves nutrient supply to joints, muscles & organs. Reduces muscle tension & fatigue. 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It also ensures that the surgery has the best possible outcome, & that your dog can get back to living their best life quicker. It is also a great option if you lead a busy life and do not have the time to carry out the necessary rehabilitation protocols, but don’t want to jeopardise your dog’s recovery. Post-surgical rehabilitation requires your vet’s approval. Please advise your vet that I will work with them closely, follow their protocols and provide regular feedback throughout the process. To contact Nicola, make an enquiry or request a consent form to give to your vet click here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8a6c157f34b92640880f6b/452cfe68-d6a2-46b1-a02a-da0643e4e43b/Ollie.jpeg https://www.caninehealthandrehabilitation.com/senior-dogs daily 0.75 2023-12-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f8a6c157f34b92640880f6b/e1f29003-abe9-4f83-80c8-5bdb60d74941/Cooper+II.jpeg Senior Dogs - Senior Dogs Do you have an older dog? You may have noticed that they have become weaker in their back legs and aren’t walking as well as they once did. Or that they are having problems getting up after lying down, struggling to get in and out of the car, or have difficulty getting on and off furniture. They may have also stopped running to greet you when you get home. As dogs age their body starts to slow down, and their muscles and joints begin to ache (I don’t know about you, but as I’ve gotten older my body is beginning to feel like this too!). Many senior dogs also start to suffer from painful conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Canine Myofunctional Therapy (CMT) is a holistic, therapeutic treatment that utilises massage, stretching, & rehabilitation exercises to treat pain and improve mobility in older dogs. It also helps to keep your dog pain free and active as they age. Benefits of CMT in senior dogs includes: Reduced muscle and joint stiffness and discomfort. 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