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OSTEOPATHY
ABOUT ANIMAL OSTEOPATHY
Animal osteopathy is a branch of veterinary medicine that emphasises a holistic approach, in order to prevent, diagnose and manually treat dysfunctions in the mobility of body tissues which may alter the state of health.
This hands-on approach aims to improve overall well-being by using precise adjustments to help the body’s capacity to heal and regulate itself by realising areas of strain and tensions and removing obstacles that impede recovery.
The unity of the body is represented by the interrelation that exists between all its parts. A malfunction in one of its components can lead to an imbalance in the entire body. Osteopathy looks beyond the presenting symptoms to find the root cause of the issue. This allows the body to find a state of balance and restore health across all body systems including: muscles, bones, joints, nerves, blood vessels and fascia.
HOW OSTEOPATHY CAN HELP YOUR PET
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Overall well-being and preventative care.
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Performance optimisation and avoid sport injuries.
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Correct postural imbalances and gait problems (e.g. short or uneven steps, lameness, unwilling to move, difficulty jumping and going up and down stairs).
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Relieve muscle tension, soreness and enhance muscle flexibility (e.g. muscular problems such as stiffness, spasms and atrophy).
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Aid rehabilitation after trauma, accident or injury.
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Help to recover from acute pain and manage chronic conditions.
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Assist dogs with orthopaedic problems (e.g. hip dysplasia, herniated discs, cruciate ligament injury, luxating patella).
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Pre and post surgery : speeding up the recovery process and limiting compensatory strains; help decrease inflammation and aid lymphatic drainage after surgery.
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Restore optimal health across all body systems (e.g. disorders of the body systems: digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, endocrine, urogenital or neurological).
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Care for spinal complaints (e.g. back or neck soreness, disc problems, spondylosis, cervical vertebral instability).
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Breeding and postpartum : improve the likelihood of conception; help to resolve any strains present, relieve pain and pregnancy-related discomfort.
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Assist young animals adapting to growth related changes : support the body with development delays, movement issues and prevent difficulties with growth.
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Geriatric dog care : support elderly animals to help improve their mobility and combat stiffness (e.g. arthrosis and other degenerative conditions associated with aging).
MEET YOUR ANIMAL HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
Julie Garreau is specialised in chronic pathologies and practices osteopathy on dogs, horses, cats, cows, exotic pets and wildlife animals.
She graduated after 5 years of Animal Osteopathic school and is registered under the National Council of the Order of Veterinarians in France. She has been working in Europe, especially in France, Germany and Luxembourg and has just moved to Australia.