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Helping Your Animal Move Better, Feel Better
Specialized veterinary physiotherapy for horses, dogs, and cats. Professional rehabilitation services tailored to your animal’s needs.
Second Stride is dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals through specialized physiotherapy. Our approach combines modern techniques with compassionate care to help your pets recover, perform, and thrive.
Founder of SecondStride Veterinary Physiotherapy, Léa has been passionate about animals from a young age, leading her to earn a BSc in Veterinary Physiotherapy from Equine-Librium College in 2024. She is dedicated to creating personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs, while also working closely with pet owners to ensure the best possible outcomes. Through collaboration and education, Léa strives to enhance the well-being and quality of life of every animal she treats.
Equine Services
Common Conditions Treated in Horses:
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Joint issues (SIJ pathology, Upward fixation of the patella)
• Nerve conditions (Radial Nerve Paralysis, Sweeney)
• Muscle disorders (Fibrotic Myopathy, Tying-up)
• Laminitis
• Back pain (Kissing spine, Facet joint OA)
Small Animal Services
Common Conditions Treated in Dogs and Cats:
• Hip Dysplasia (HD)
• Elbow Dysplasia (ED)
• Medial Patella luxation (MPL)
• Cranial Cruciate ligament Disease (CCLD)
• Medial Shoulder Instability (MSI)
• Biceps tendonitis
• Illiopsoas strain injury
• Spondylosis
• Hyper-extension injuries
We proudly serve the entire Garden Route Area: Plettenberg Bay – Knysna – Sedgefield – Wilderness – George – Mossel Bay
