Referral Form
To download your referral form, click here
Considerations prior to appointment...
If you feel your canine or equine has a mobility issue, call your vet to diagnose the condition or injury, and to give treatment as necessary. Ask your vet to complete and sign a physiotherapy referral form. All the vet practices have Four Legged Physio referral forms. Owners can also download the form using the above link, and present it at the time of your vet appointment.
... Get your vet's diagnosis
... Get your vet to sign a Four Legged Physio referral form & email to me along with any relevant clinical history.
... Four Legged Physio appointments can be made with the owner via email or telephone.
mail to: fourleggedphysio@gmail.com
... Get your vet's diagnosis
... Get your vet to sign a Four Legged Physio referral form & email to me along with any relevant clinical history.
... Four Legged Physio appointments can be made with the owner via email or telephone.
mail to: fourleggedphysio@gmail.com
Why referral forms?
Under the Veterinary Surgeon’s Act 1966, the veterinary surgeon in charge of the animal's welfare, must approve the physiotherapy treatment for a condition that he/she has diagnosed. This is also a requisite of the membership to the National Association of Veterinary Physiotherapy (NAVP), of the veterinary pet insurance companies, and of the professional indemnity insurance covering the veterinary physiotherapist.
The law says:
"Physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors 19.12 The Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 allows for the treatment of animals by physiotherapy, provided that the animal has first been seen by a veterinary surgeon who has diagnosed the condition and decided that it should be treated by physiotherapy under his/her direction.
19.13 'Physiotherapy' is interpreted as including all kinds of manipulative therapy. It therefore includes osteopathy and chiropractic but would not, for example, include acupuncture or aromatherapy."
http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/treatment-of-animals-by-unqualified-persons/
The signed referral form is given to the physiotherapist prior to start of treatment. It provides information on the diagnosis and relevant clinical history that is vital to the physiotherapist in choosing the best plan of action for the individual patient. Your vet is kept up to date regularly with progress.
The law says:
"Physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors 19.12 The Veterinary Surgery (Exemptions) Order 1962 allows for the treatment of animals by physiotherapy, provided that the animal has first been seen by a veterinary surgeon who has diagnosed the condition and decided that it should be treated by physiotherapy under his/her direction.
19.13 'Physiotherapy' is interpreted as including all kinds of manipulative therapy. It therefore includes osteopathy and chiropractic but would not, for example, include acupuncture or aromatherapy."
http://www.rcvs.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/code-of-professional-conduct-for-veterinary-surgeons/supporting-guidance/treatment-of-animals-by-unqualified-persons/
The signed referral form is given to the physiotherapist prior to start of treatment. It provides information on the diagnosis and relevant clinical history that is vital to the physiotherapist in choosing the best plan of action for the individual patient. Your vet is kept up to date regularly with progress.
