Sentient Physiotherapy

Sentient Physiotherapy Animal and Human Physiotherapy services 🐾🐎
In person & Online Consults
Eductional content on therapy for you and your animal

Does your dog seem stiff after rest, or are they favouring one of their front legs? 🐾Elbow dysplasia is one of the most ...
18/06/2026

Does your dog seem stiff after rest, or are they favouring one of their front legs? 🐾

Elbow dysplasia is one of the most common causes of front leg lameness in dogs. The good news? With the right support, most dogs can live happy, active lives.

Swipe through to learn what elbow dysplasia actually is, the signs to watch for, and how canine physiotherapy can make a real difference; whether your dog has had surgery or is being managed conservatively. ➡️

If you’ve noticed any of these signs in your dog, don’t wait for it to get worse. Early intervention means better outcomes. 🐶

📩 Send me a DM if you have questions or head to the link in the bio to book an assessment - I’d love to help your dog get back to feeling their best.

03/06/2026

🏃‍♂️💨 Flyball dogs are explosive athletes.

Speed, power, agility, and body awareness all come together in a matter of seconds as they race down the lane, perform a tight box turn, and sprint back to their handler.

As a canine physiotherapist, I love incorporating exercises that help build the strength and mobility needed for the demands of flyball. Here are a few of my favourites:

🔹 Trot poles – Great for developing coordination, body awareness, and hindlimb power.

🔹 Decline sit-to-stands – A fantastic exercise for building strength through the hindquarters and improving pushing power.

🔹 Three-leg stand with front paws on a balance disc – Challenges shoulder stability, core control, and spinal mobility while encouraging weight shifting.

🔹 Side stepping – Helps strengthen the muscles responsible for lateral movement and stability, which are essential during turns and acceleration.

Remember, training isn’t just about practising the sport itself. Building a strong, resilient body can help your dog perform at their best and cope with the physical demands of competition.

Which of these exercises does your flyball dog already do?

Thanks .lottie for the great pictures!

Had a fantastic time speaking at KCC Park to the members of about all things canine strength, conditioning, and injury ...
31/05/2026

Had a fantastic time speaking at KCC Park to the members of about all things canine strength, conditioning, and injury prevention 🐾 ✨

Thank you to everyone who attended, asked thoughtful questions, and shared their experiences. It’s always rewarding to help handlers better understand how to keep their dogs strong, healthy, and performing at their best.

Looking forward to seeing these owners put their new knowledge into action 🔥

25/05/2026

Elbow dysplasia can make everyday movement uncomfortable for dogs, but the right exercises can help improve strength, stability and mobility 🐾💪

Here are 4 physio exercises I commonly use to support dogs with elbow dysplasia and help keep them moving comfortably. Remember: every dog is different, so exercises should always be tailored to their individual needs and stage of disease.

✨ Slow and controlled movement
✨ Focus on strength + stability
✨ Keep sessions short and positive

If your dog is struggling with stiffness, limping or reduced mobility, canine physiotherapy can help 🐶

24/05/2026

What does canine physio actually involve? Let me show you the exercise component. 🐾

Every exercise in a physio consult is chosen for a reason; whether that’s improving strength, balance, body awareness, mobility, coordination, or helping your dog move more comfortably and confidently.

There’s no “one rehab plan fits all.”
What one dog needs after injury, surgery, or performance work can look completely different to another.

The exercise component helps us:
• Target weaknesses and compensation patterns
• Improve movement quality
• Build strength safely
• Support recovery and long-term function
• Help active and sporting dogs perform at their best

And yes… sometimes the simple exercises are the most effective. 👏

Check out this muscle gain 🔥💪🏻“Just because imaging is clear doesn’t mean your dog isn’t struggling.” 🐾🩻This little saus...
17/05/2026

Check out this muscle gain 🔥💪🏻

“Just because imaging is clear doesn’t mean your dog isn’t struggling.” 🐾🩻

This little sausage dog came to physio hopping intermittently, despite CT scans clearing the back, hips and stifles. What we did find was significant hypermobility, meaning the joints had excessive movement and poor stability.

Hypermobility can place ongoing stress through the body and may contribute to:
• Chronic pain and discomfort
• Muscle tension and compensation
• Joint instability
• Reduced confidence in movement
• Altered gait patterns like hopping

The photo on the left was at the start of rehab.
The photo on the right is the 6-month outcome after the owners committed fully to the rehabilitation plan at home and hydrotherapy at 💦🐾

Through targeted strengthening, stability work, body awareness exercises and consistency, we were able to build better support around those mobile joints and improve overall function and comfort.

A reminder that rehab is rarely an overnight fix — but with the right plan and dedicated owners, the changes can be incredible 💙

IVDD can feel overwhelming for owners but understanding the condition is the first step toward helping your dog recover ...
14/05/2026

IVDD can feel overwhelming for owners but understanding the condition is the first step toward helping your dog recover 🐾

From pain and weakness to wobbliness and coordination changes, IVDD affects every dog differently. Early intervention, appropriate rest, and tailored rehabilitation can make a huge difference in recovery and quality of life. 💛

My goal is to help dogs regain strength, confidence, mobility, and function safely through every stage of recovery.

✨ Swipe through to learn:
• Common signs of IVDD
• Why physiotherapy matters
• Recovery tips
• Rehab exercises commonly used
• Conservative management vs surgery

If your dog is showing signs of back pain or weakness, don’t ignore it — early assessment is important.

📩 Feel free to reach out if you have questions about whether physiotherapy could help your dog.

Exciting news! 🎉 I’m officially an Antinol Allied Therapist Professional Partner 🐾💚 As a canine physiotherapist, I’m alw...
11/05/2026

Exciting news! 🎉

I’m officially an Antinol Allied Therapist Professional Partner 🐾💚

As a canine physiotherapist, I’m always looking for evidence-based ways to help dogs move better, feel better, and stay active for longer! And thats exactly why I use Antinol with my own dogs and recommend it to my clients!

Antinol is a natural marine lipid supplement that supports:
✨ Joint health
✨ Mobility and flexibility
✨ Reduction in inflammation
✨ Recovery after injury or surgery
✨ Comfort in ageing or arthritic dogs
✨ Performance and recovery in sporting dogs

From a physiotherapy perspective, reducing inflammation and improving comfort can help dogs move more freely, engage better in their rehab exercises, and maintain muscle strength and mobility. I often recommend it alongside physiotherapy and conditioning programs to support overall joint and musculoskeletal health.

If you’d like to try .au for your dog, you can now use my discount code for 5% off: T9095876 🐶

Thanks for shopping with my code! I earn a small commission which helps me continue to provide better content and care for all my doggy clients 💕🐾

10/05/2026

The paw replacement test helps assess proprioception — your dog’s awareness of where their limbs are in space.

A normal response is for the paw to immediately return to the correct position. A delayed or absent response may indicate neurological dysfunction affecting the spinal cord, nerves, or brain.

Subtle signs like toe dragging, stumbling, scuffing nails, or delayed paw placement shouldn’t be ignored.

If this is your dog and you haven’t seen a professional then please do.

07/05/2026

Lateral step ups, step downs, and step overs are great exercises for improving strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness 🐕💪

These exercises challenge controlled loading through each leg while targeting important stabilising muscles used in everyday movement, sport, and rehabilitation.

The goal isn’t speed — it’s slow, controlled, quality movement 👌

These can be a great addition to conditioning programs, injury prevention, or rehab plans when tailored appropriately to your dog.

Save this post to try later 📌

🐾Only complete with dogs who do not have active pain or you have the go ahead from your physio or rehabber.

Address

Langwarrin, VIC
3910

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Sentient Physiotherapy posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Sentient Physiotherapy:

Shortcuts

Share

Category