McKay Veterinary Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation “Veterinary physiotherapy…restoring and optimising movement and function, getting the four-legged athlete back on track!” About Heather McKay BAcc (Hons) CFA Veterinary Physiotherapist MIRVAP Heather is a fully qualified and insured Veterinary Physiotherapist, and member of the Institute of Registered Veterinary Animal Physiotherapists (IRVAP). She offers treatment to all creatures great and small throughout Scotland, and residential equine rehabilitation on the outskirts of Edinburgh. She has vast experience treating a multitude of horses and dogs participating in a broad range of disciplines. This includes addressing specific conditions, and making minor corrections thereby noticeably enhancing performance. She is known for her patient and quiet manner with animals, professional approach and above all, repeatedly achieving first class results. The testimonials are evidence of this. Physiotherapy can benefit a range of different horses and ponies, whether they are retired happy hacks, riding club, working or amateur and professional competition horses. Common conditions which affect horses and ponies, and benefit from physiotherapy include: tendon injuries ligament injuries neck or back pain/tension and spasms hamstring strains and ruptures misalignments often seem through the pelvis sacroiliac injuries OCD fractures cruciate ligament injuries haematomas wobblers and other neurological conditions – nerve damage “Sweeney” – muscle wastage of the scapula muscle tension/tears/adhesions/fibrosis muscle hypotrophy/hypertrohy delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) fractures wounds and scarring loss of condition pain (chronic/acute) post surgery rehabilitation post accident/fall recovery  Your horse may also benefit from a physiotherapy session if it: has become difficult to handle or ride is displaying uncharacteristic behaviour - stopping at fences, reluctant to perform different manoeuvres, race times are dropping has had dental problems has recently had a poorly fitting saddle rectified is recovering from an operation has poorly healing chronic wounds or those which can not be bandaged is, or has been, on a prolonged period of box rest is in chronic or acute pain, often communicated via a loss or condition, change of disposition and behaviour hasn't been treated by a physiotherapist for some time  Prevention is better than cure Regular physiotherapy assessments and treatments can help identify, address and resolve physical issues such as compensations and stresses and strains. This can save your horse a lot of pain in the long run and prevent chronic debilitating injuries and conditions developing. Why not at least give your horse a 6 monthly MOT to ensure it is comfortable in its work, whatever it may do. As a qualified veterinary physiotherapist, Heather is able to provide a broad range of treatments tailored to your horse's requirements. Should you wish to have a discussion or book an appointment get in touch.