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Run Free Veterinary Physiotherapy is run by Amber Pattenden, a fully qualified and Insured Veterinary Physiotherapist. As a VP and member of RAMP (Register of Animal Musculoskeletal Practitioners), IAAT (International Association of Animal Therapists) and the NAVP (National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists), Amber only works under the veterinary referral of an animal.
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Qualifications
Amber is MSc qualified, treating small and large animals. Amber has also completed the rock-tape taping course for the horse and rider to implement into treatment programmes. As a member of the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapists (NAVP) she attends regular CPD to keep up with the latest research.
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After undertaking a BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree she also completed a three-year Msc Veterinary Physiotherapy degree, and continues regular CPD to keep up to date with the latest research in her field. The NAVP are the first governing body to run Veterinary Physiotherapy courses in the country. To be a member you must work within their code of conduct, complete regular CPD and have a level 6 qualification and above - both in clinical and theoretical elements of Veterinary Physiotherapy.
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To find out more visit their website: www.navp.co.uk
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FAQs
How can I tell if my pet needs physiotherapy?
Our pets don't always express pain vocally. There are subtle signs and behaviours as owners you can look out for that display discomfort or pain: