Chartered Physiotherapists and Veterinary Physiotherapists:

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• train full-time for a minimum of three years to gain a Bsc Honours in Human Physiotherapy

• undertake a further 2-3 years post graduate training to specialise in treating animals

• have excellent knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics allowing them to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions of muscles, nerves, joints, tendons and ligaments

• are uniquely placed to offer assessment and treatment of horse and rider

• they are governed by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT)

• obliged to maintain professional and public liability insurance cover

• they work only with veterinary consent and liaise closely with your Veterinary team to ensure optimum care for your animal

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For further information look at the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) website: