Case Study 3 - Tiggy

Tiggy first visited Lily Moffatt Veterinary Physiotherapy at the Drone to Home festival in 2024. Following a conversation with Tiggys lovely owner, Jackie, we decided to try physiotherapy to help with Tiggys Osteoarthritis (OA). On initial consultation Tiggy was found to have significant pain through her back and in her osteoarthritic knees, elbows and hips. This was initially treated with laser therapy, massage, pulsed magnetic field therapy and stretches. Following this Tiggy also received ultrasound therapy in her second session across her back to reduce the trigger points - an unfortunate compensation from her OA.

Tiggy received a programme of exercises to do, which Jackie her owner created a tick box from and religiously performs Tiggys exercises daily. The results really show. Tiggy is now off all of her pain medication and has a monthly check-in physiotherapy session.

Read more on Jackie’s physiotherapy journey below…

What was your animals primary condition on contacting LM Vet Physio?

Osteoarthritis in her hips & knees.

What date did you have your initial consultation with LM vet physio?

06/26/24

Did you have any secondary complications along your physiotherapy journey?

None

What were your physiotherapy sessions like? How would you describe a session to a new person who has never tried physiotherapy for their animals before?

Very relaxed, Tiggy really seems to enjoy the sessions, all of her is considered & treated as her main issue has an effect on the rest of her body. Laser & ultrasound has been used as & when required.

Did you have any homework in the form of exercises, stretches or other? If YES how did you find these exercises?

Yes, we were a bit unsure at first as we didn't want to do anything wrong & cause another problem, but videos were sent that we could follow. Now we do them confidently & Tiggy doesn't mind them at all, some of them we can when she's lay on her side & she's been known to not even open her eyes!

Do you feel LM vet physio helped your animal with their recovery?

Absolutely no doubt about it, She was seen weekly to start with, shes now being maintained at 4 to 5 week intervals. Tiggy will continue to be seen as osteoarthritis doesn't go away, she's currently on no medication at all & it's a miracle in our opinion how different & how much happier she is now.

Is there any advice you would like to give to other people regarding their animals physiotherapy journeys?

Do it & make sure you do your homework!

Is there anything else you would like to add/share?

So glad we found Lily when we did she's amazing as is India who has also seen Tiggy

Tiggy enjoying her laser therapy in the sunshine with her tongue out.