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Goddard Veterinary Group Hydrotherapy Centre |
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Our
Hydrotherapy Centre is based in the grounds of
Chingford Boarding Kennels. Both are owned by
the Goddard Veterinary Group - one of the largest
veterinary practices in the UK, with three hospitals
and a network of branches within Greater London.
We have been caring for animals for more than
50 years and will always provide the best possible
care and treatment for your pet. Our Centre is
managed by Matt Cornell and run by Su Glass and
Sam Clements, veterinary nurses qualified and
experienced in hydrotherapy.
Your initial session will last for approximately
an hour. This allows us plenty of time to take
a detailed case history and assessment of your
pet. They will need to be weighed and we will
conduct a general health check to ensure we get
your pets therapy plan right for them. We will
tailor this to their current ability but will
amend it accordingly when necessary. |
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your dog may not swim for more than a few minutes
in order that we can regularly check their temperature
and ensure against over-exertion. The jets will
be used when your dog is fit enough and feels
completely confident in the water. We advise half
an hour for follow-up swims to allow a reassessment
and monitoring of progress. |
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As well
as the medical benefits of hydrotherapy, your
dog might simply enjoy a warm swim indoors, whatever
the weather! It's ideal for fun and general fitness
and suitable for agility, working and racing dogs
alike. It is also a perfect solution for clients
who find it increasingly difficult to exercise
their dogs. Showers and drying facilities are
available.
If you feel hydrotherapy would benefit your dog
please discuss this with your Veterinary Surgeon.
We may need to contact your vet before a booking
is made to obtain confirmation of good health.
We also have a vet on site should additional advice
or treatment be required.
Our hydrotherapy pool is of the latest design,
using jets that do not create undercurrents which
might otherwise hinder your pet's buoyancy. Our
aim is to make their experience as stress free
as possible and to allow a trusting bond to develop.
This will enable your dog to enjoy the best, personalised
exercise regime possible for their recovery. |
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| "Our
new hydrotherapy centre is an ideal way to rehabilitate
and exercise dogs of all ages and fitness levels" |
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What
Veterinary Surgeons Are Saying About : |
Hydrotherapy
provides a unique method of improving mobility
and quality of life in dogs with orthopedic
or neurological disease. After surgery,
hydrotherapy enables a quicker return of
function by improving muscle mass and range
of joint movement without the limb having
to weight-bear. Patients with long term
mobility problems will really benefit from
improvements in muscle mass and joint mobility
and will also see improved cardiovascular
fitness. This in conjunction with diet,
will aid weight loss programmes. Neurological
patients can benefit by encouraging movement
which leads to stimulation of proprioception
receptors thereby aiding nerve regeneration
(pets suffering from CDRM or fibroartilaginous
emboli are ideal candidates.)
Orthopaedic Veterinary Surgeons
give hydrotherapy a big thumbs up
"The hydrotherapy centre will provide
a huge positive benefit to our patients,
which our clients will see and value. After
a few years, I expect we'll wonder how we
lived without it!"
HUW MORGAN-JONES BVSc CertSAS MRCVS |
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| Many
pet insurance companies now cover hydrotherapy
treatment if referred by a veterinary surgeon
- please check with your insurer. |
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Su Glass
I have worked for GVG, since leaving full time education,
as a nurse I was promoted to Head Nurse and remained
at the Hospital along with a team of 10 nurses and 5
vets for 7 years. I left to raise my children.
I returned part time to our Loughton branch to join
the nursing/reception staff. In conjuction with our
Vet, I set up ‘puppy parties’ to help educate
and socialise puppies and guide/advice their owners
towards happy, responsible pet ownership.
I was with Loughton for 6 years and left to take up
a new challenge here at hydrotherapy setting up our
purpose built pool facility. I completed my hydrotherapy
training at Hawksmoor, a recognised establishment excellent
in this field.
I have a deep interest in dog behaviour, completing
Jan Fennels’ foundation course in 2004.
My previous nursing and behavioural experience has proved
invaluable at the pool to aid the confidence required
for our dogs successful rehabilitation.
I have since been joined by two other hydrotherapists
for our ever increasing workload bringing out team up
to three. |
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Silje Harbun
I was born in Oslo, the capital of Norway, but grew
up in Voss a small ski resort in the mountains. From
a young age I have been involved with closely with the
veterinary field. I moved to the England in 1997 and
spent two years on the veterinary course in Liverpool.
I moved back to Norway with my husband and worked alongside
him in a veterinary clinic, whilst studying at university.
My duties in the veterinary clinic included staff training,
veterinary nursing and working as a pet behaviour counselor.In
2004 my family and I relocated to Cardiff, Wales where
I continued to work alongside my husband, became more
involved in animal behaviour consultation and held responsibility
for organization and running of puppy socialization
groups.
I have been in London since November 2006 and began
working for Goddard Veterinary Group in November 2007.
I have gained full qualification in hydrotherapy at
Hawksmoor Training Centre and look forward to creating
a service to satisfy the clients and benefit the patients
that attend the Chingford Hydrotherapy Pool.
My special interests include, rehabilitation of patients
following surgery, adjunct exercise programmes for weight
loss clinics and developing an animal friendly and confidence
building environment for my patients. |
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Sam Clements
I joined the Goddard veterinary group in 2002 as a trainee
veterinary Nurse. I gained my qualification as a registered
Veterinary Nurse in 2006 whilst attending the Wanstead
Veterinary Hospital. It was during this time that I
realised my passion for Canine Rehabilitation, having
seen the benefits of Hydrotherapy and Physiotherapy
for myself.
In 2006 I was given the opportunity by Wanstead Hospital
to develop my passion in this field joining the Hydrotherapy
team at Chingford. I attended the Hawksmoor hydrotherapy
training and practical Physiotherapy Course which
I enjoyed immensely and this gave me an even wider
knowledge of these therapies benefits. Additionally
as a qualified Pet Health Counsellor with my specific
area of expertise in the field of Canine Mobility
and weight related issues I fully appreciate that
Hydrotherapy is the way forward. Seeing first hand
the improvements Hydrotherapy can make to the quality
of life to dogs we treat with for example, conditions
like Arthritis, obesity and Hip Dysplasia is so fulfilling
and rewarding when you can see that you’ve made
a real difference!
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