Electrotherapy for Sport & Working Animals
Accelerating Recovery with Electrotherapy
Electrotherapy for sport and working animals helps enhance recovery, manage pain and improve movement through safe, clinically-supported physiotherapy techniques. At Equi-Can Active, we tailor electrotherapy programmes to the specific needs of dogs and horses involved in intense physical activity, competition and working roles.
What Is Electrotherapy for Sport and Working Animals?
Electrotherapy for sport and working animals refers to a range of electrical modalities used to support healing and optimise physical performance. It is a non-invasive treatment that complements hands-on therapies and exercise programmes, and can reduce inflammation, aid tissue repair and improve muscular activation in dogs and horses.
Electrotherapy is particularly useful for athletes and working animals recovering from injury or dealing with chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
How Electrotherapy Works in Animal Physiotherapy
In animal physiotherapy, electrotherapy uses gentle electrical currents to stimulate tissues, improve circulation and manage pain. Modalities offered include:
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy
Pain & inflammation,
Promotes oxygen and essential growth factors, helping tissue to repair and regenerate
Manages conditions such as osteoarthritis
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
Helps Reduce Pain Signals
TENS ‘clips’ the propegating pain signal thereby reducing pain sensation
NMES (Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation)
Assists Muscle Activation
Evidenced to improve mentation and willingness to undertake voluntary exercise
Our trained physiotherapist assesses each animal to determine the most effective electrotherapy approach based on their condition, sport discipline and performance goals.
Benefits for Dogs and Horses
Electrotherapy for sport and working animals can:
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Reduce pain and muscle tension
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Speed up recovery after intense exercise or injury
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Support rehabilitation programmes
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Improve strength and functional movement
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Enhance comfort and overall performance
Because every animal responds differently, we design bespoke electrotherapy plans aligned with your animal’s needs and lifestyle.
Combined Care Approach
Electrotherapy works best as part of a comprehensive veterinary physiotherapy plan. At Equi-Can Active, we often pair electrotherapy with:
Manual Therapy
Tailored Exercise Programmes
Mobility & Conditioning Strategies
This multilevel approach helps maximise outcomes for sport and working animals.
Book an Electrotherapy Assessment
If your dog or horse would benefit from electrotherapy for sport and working animals, contact us for an assessment. We’ll work with you and your vet to plan the most appropriate treatment pathway.
Signs Your Animal May Benefit from Electrotherapy
If your horse or dog exhibits any of the following symptoms, it may be time to consider Electrotherapy for faster recovery and pain relief:
• Decreased or poor performance
• Reluctance to move forward
• Toe dragging
• Behavioural changes, such as bucking or rushing fences
• Refusing to accept the bit or go in an outline
• Hesitation to go out, get in the car, or participate in physical activities
