Helping your dog or cat move with comfort and confidence
At Running Free Animal Physiotherapy, we understand how mobility challenges—whether due to injury, surgery, age, or neurological conditions—can affect your pet’s quality of life. That’s why we offer expert guidance on mobility aids, including braces, boots, harnesses, and wheelchairs to support your pet’s independence and wellbeing.
Why Use Mobility Aids?
Support devices can:
- Improve stability during walking or standing
- Reduce strain on painful or healing joints
- Protect paws and limbs from injury or friction
- Support weakened limbs or spine
- Extend active life in older or arthritic pets
- Assist recovery following surgery or trauma
Conditions That Can Benefit
We may recommend mobility aids for pets with:
- Arthritis or hip/elbow dysplasia
- Cruciate ligament injuries or surgery (e.g., TPLO)
- Spinal problems like IVDD or degenerative myelopathy
- Limb weakness or paralysis
- Neurological disorders affecting balance and coordination
- Post-operative care (fractures, joint replacements)
- Paw dragging or knuckling due to nerve damage
What We Can Help With
We provide tailored advice on fitting and choosing aids such as:
- Orthopaedic Braces – custom or off-the-shelf supports for joints like the stifle (knee), hock (ankle), or carpus (wrist)
- Protective Boots – for paw injuries, knuckling, or slippery floors
- Lifting and Support Harnesses – great for senior dogs or those with hind limb weakness
- Wheelchairs – to support mobility in pets with full or partial limb paralysis
We’ll assess your pet’s movement, medical history, and needs, then guide you to safe and comfortable solutions. We can also assist with measuring and fitting.
Talk to Us First
Every pet is unique—what helps one dog may hinder another. We’ll help you:
- Understand when and how to use mobility aids
- Choose the right products and fit
- Integrate support aids into a complete rehabilitation plan
We’re here to support you and your pet every step of the way.