“I wouldn’t hesitate for a second to take a dog of my own to Angela for treatment
(and I specialised in orthopaedic surgery for 3 years before becoming a holistic vet!).
If you live in the Suffolk area and have a pet with a musculoskeletal problem, I suggest you ask your vet for a referral”
Dr. Vince MacNally –
Why Refer to Born to Run?
I am a member of the Canine Massage Guild (CMG) and the International Association of Animal Therapists (IAAT).
I am fully insured by Balens, underwritten by Zurich, and undertake on average 50 hrs additional CPD p.a. (the required standard is 25hrs)
Having completed the extensive 2-year training programme I have been in clinical practice for over 5 years working with vets and owners to address areas of compensation, muscle splinting, and soft tissue injury to improve range of movement, mobility and reduce pain levels.
Using 4 modalities of massage, what really sets this type of massage apart from others is the Lenton Method™; a set of direct myofascial release protocols designed specifically to complement the dogs’ anatomy, body-mapping which addresses common areas of muscular injury, myofascial pain, and active trigger point. By using a systematic palpation routine I assess muscles from origin and insertion include fibre direction.
What Is Clinical Canine Massage?
It is a non-invasive therapy which involves the assessment and manipulation of muscles and fascia to resolve or manage pain and dysfunction related to soft tissue injury and to address the protective splinting of muscles that occurs with orthopaedic conditions.
The focus of clinical canine massage is to work with veterinary diagnosed conditions to rehabilitate muscular issues which cause pain, restrict range of motion, inhibit movement and affect posture.
Canine arthritis management is the No. 1 reason why owners book clinical massage for their elderly dog!
Patient Suitability
- Soft Tissue or muscular injury rehabilitation
- Arthritis Pain Management
- Intermittent Lameness
- Inconclusive X Rays or MRI scans
- Hyperalgesia
- Behavioural changes due to pain
- Gait or Postural issues
- NSAID contraindication or intolerance
- Unknown canine athlete performance issues
Diagnoses Supported
Clinical Canine Massage can be used to address and support:
- Myalgia (muscle pain and weakness)
- Soft Tissue Injury (Strain & Sprain)
- Osteoarthritis
- Hip Dysplasia
- Elbow Dysplasia
- OCD
- Spondylosis
- FCE
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Sciatica
- Myofascial Pain (often seen as an exaggerated Panniculus Response)
- Tendonitis
- Trigger Points
- CDRM
- Neurological Inhibition
- Somatic Dysfunction
- Conservative management of Cruciate Injury & Luxating Patella (grades 1 & 2)
Benefits of Massage
- Reduces or eliminates pain
- Keeps muscles and soft tissue mobile and flexible
- Improves the quality of life and longevity
- Improves and maintains mobility and activity levels.
- A proactive way to keep the canine athlete at the top of their game
- Rehabilitates muscular injury which can make normal activities like walking a struggle
- Helps reduce levels of anxiety, nervousness and depression.
- Gives a dog back their “sparkle” and zest for life.
- Improves joint health and function
- Reduces muscle soreness and stiffness
- Improves range of movement
- Restores muscle function
- By breaking the pain cycle massage successfully offers pain management for dogs with arthritis, hip or elbow dysplasia, spondylosis, luxating patella and cruciate injury
- Reduces inflammation
- Improves performance, gait, and postural issues
- Improves mood
- Improves energy levels
What Am I Looking For?
Muscle Splinting – Compensation – Strains – Trigger Points – Myofascial Pain – Restrictive Scar Tissue – Hypermobility – Sub Clinical Signs of Pain – Pain Based Behaviours – Sport / Working Dog Performance Issues
Angela is delighted to be a contributor to the worlds first Canine Massage Clinical Trials being conducted by Sparsholt and Winchester Universities to prove the efficacy of Canine Massage as reported by The Vet Times.
She says “These ground breaking trials are a game changer for Clinical Massage and in particular the Lenton Method, a trademarked series of protocols taught only to Canine Massage Guild members.”
The Canine Massage Guild is an association who regulate the network of professional therapists spanning the UK and beyond who have graduated the extensive 2 year Practitioner Programme run by the Canine Massage Therapy Centre.
Angela, a member of the Guild for over 5 years, says, “It is the massage therapy choice for the owner who appreciates the unrivalled quality of training achieved by the Canine Massage Guild member.”
CANINE MASSAGE GUILD
INTEGRATED VETERINARY CARE INITIATIVE (IVCI)
A comprehensive initiative which details how clinical massage can be an indispensable component of a vet-led multi-disciplinary practice.
It also explains how myself as a Canine Massage Guild Member work with Vets, do not treat without vet consent and submit written reports on dogs progress to ensure continuity of care.
To request a brochure or find out more
I comply with The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015 and only work with Veterinary Consent.
In light of the recent RCVS recommendations amend the Exemptions Order 2015 I welcome the proposed changes in relation to musculoskeletal therapists.
If you would like discuss how to smoothly integrate clinical massage into your practice as part of a multi-discilinary approach please contact Angela Day on 07730 133134 to discuss.
Hemi
Kione & Hemi
