
Why Choose a Chartered Physiotherapist and Veterinary Physiotherapist?
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
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undertake a further 2-3 years post graduate training to specialise in treating animals
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have excellent knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics allowing them to treat a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions of muscles, nerves, joints, tendons and ligaments
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are uniquely placed to offer assessment and treatment of horse and rider
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they are governed by the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT)
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obliged to maintain professional and public liability insurance cover
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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: