<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Chandler's Vet Physio]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chandler's Vet Physio provides mobile veterinary physiotherapy for horses and dogs across East Sussex and the surrounding area, up to 20 miles.]]></description><link>https://www.chandlersvetphysio.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:03:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.chandlersvetphysio.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How stress impacts how dogs and horses move:]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a vet physio, I see it all the time: mental stress turning into physical pain. Tense shoulders and locked up backs

]]></description><link>https://www.chandlersvetphysio.co.uk/post/how-stress-affects-horse-and-dog-movement</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa6c206324807d98888615</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:16:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_1ca84c81600c4bbab26570496d971671~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Loughton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do I need a vet referral for physiotherapy? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In most cases, yes, we require veterinary referral or consent. But why?



Its law: The Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 and Exemptions Order 2015



In the UK veterinary physiotherapy is regulated under the veterinary surgeons act 1966 and the exemptions orders of 2015. It is therefore a legal requirement that any professional treating an animal for injury, illness of pathology must have veterinary consent. This law actually work in the owners, pets and physiotherapists favour as it helps to safegu]]></description><link>https://www.chandlersvetphysio.co.uk/post/do-i-need-a-vet-referral-for-physiotherapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa6b9c492c8c41baf86e5e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:14:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_5fc64561cf634d0f820a562481df3df1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Loughton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does My Dog Need Physiotherapy? Signs of Pain &#38; Stiffness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Changes in gait, shortened stride length, slower getting up, slowing down on walks, less willing to jump in cars or on the sofa… these are all signs of discomfort and stiffness in dogs. But how can physiotherapy help? Dogs are wired to hide their discomfort. Traditionally, this would have protected them from pack rivals and predators, but today it means pain can quietly manifest. You might notice a change in your dogs mood, performance and/or energy long before a noticeable injury or limp...]]></description><link>https://www.chandlersvetphysio.co.uk/post/does-my-dog-need-physiotherapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa6b3672df0540568854e0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:12:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9fb4d73ac8bc4d4d939796f365521b59~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Loughton</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does my horse need physiotherapy and key signs you shouldn’t ignore:]]></title><description><![CDATA[Back pain is a common presentation in the equine community and is usually the most common reason referral to veterinary physiotherapy, however often it is the most glaring symptom from other issues, such as poor core engagement, lack of thoracic sling activation, hamstring or neck tension, the list is endless.]]></description><link>https://www.chandlersvetphysio.co.uk/post/does-my-horse-need-physiotherapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaa6a0d09b4f83aa6c5c283</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 10:09:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_caba5f4611484eee81d179f5e9747c79~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Morgan Loughton</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>