Physiotherapy

"Movement is the principle of all life"

Physiotherapy is a therapy whose aim is to restore, maintain or improve mobility and contribute to your pet's well-being.

It is recommended

• for physical rehabilitation after surgery
• to treat disabilities affecting the locomotor and neurological systems, such as skeletal traumatology(i.e., cruciate ligament rupture...), non-traumatic lameness (i.e., osteoarthritis...) and spinal cord ataxia/paralysis(i.e., herniated discs...)
• for the prevention of as yet "non-symptomatic" diseases(i.e., hip dysplasia...)
• to increase the comfort of older animals
• to prevent injuries caused by your pet's sporting or work-related activities(i.e., proprioception training, muscle strengthening...)
• to help your pet maintain good physical condition

Thanks to its clinical experience and training in this field, the physiotherapy department does everything in its power to help your pet. To do so, it works closely with other CVU departments (orthopedics, neurology, nutrition).

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Services offered

Multimodal care is offered through a variety of therapeutic methods, including manipulation, manual therapy, thermotherapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, proprioception and hydrotherapy.

The physiotherapy department also works closely with other CVU departments (orthopedics, neurology, nutrition, etc.) to meet your pet's needs.

Physiotherapy: Laser therapy for cats

In practice

- If your pet is not being treated at the CVU, a report from your referring veterinarian is required to properly establish the context of care in your pet's best interests. This report can be sent to the following e-mail address: physiotherapie.cvu@uliege.be  

- For all physiotherapy sessions,

1. Please bring :

• a bath towel to dry your pet after the hydrotherapy session
• a toy and/or treats
• your pet's health record

2. Make sure your pet is clean.

Our team

The physiotherapy department currently comprises two veterinarians trained in this discipline. They can be assisted by ASVs (auxiliaire de soins vétérinaires)

Veterinary physiotherapist (Diplôme des Ecoles en Cinésiologie, Physiothérapie et Rééducation fonctionnelle option canine)

Dr Anne Christine FRANCOIS

Consultant

Dr Valérie VANDERVORST

Veterinary care assistant

Eugenia DI BIAGIO