ACPAT - The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy

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ACPAT - The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy The Association Of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) is specialist clinical inter Animals, like people, respond to physiotherapy.

The Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy (ACPAT) is a Clinical Interest Group of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and represents the interests of Chartered Physiotherapists in Animal Therapy. The purpose of physiotherapy is to restore and maintain mobility, function, independence and performance. ACPAT members are fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapists (MCSP's) who have also trained in physiotherapy and rehabilitation for animals.

“Walkies? In this climate?” 📱❄️🐾If your older animal seems slower to get going, takes longer to warm up or is moving dif...
20/10/2026

“Walkies? In this climate?” 📱❄️🐾

If your older animal seems slower to get going, takes longer to warm up or is moving differently as we head towards winter, it may be worth noticing.

Speak to your vet or an ACPAT physiotherapist for advice and support. 💙

16/10/2026

Brand Highlight: Corevelio 🐾

Watch the video to find out more about what they do, what they offer, and why they’re part of the ACPAT community. 💙

We might be biased, but there's just something about autumn as a pet lover 😍🍁🍂
13/10/2026

We might be biased, but there's just something about autumn as a pet lover 😍🍁🍂

🐴🐶 Need an animal physio?Find an ACPAT physio near you using our 'Find a physio’ directory! 🔎Visit the website: https://...
10/10/2026

🐴🐶 Need an animal physio?

Find an ACPAT physio near you using our 'Find a physio’ directory! 🔎

Visit the website: https://acpat.org/physios/

06/10/2026

We asked ACPAT Chair Fiona Dove what a typical day looks like for her? 🎤

04/10/2026

Self-confessed animal obsessives 🙋‍♀️ 🐰🐶🐱🐴🐑

As a group of qualified, professional physiotherapists, all ACPAT members are also genuine animal lovers, who have chosen to extend their skill set to treating the four-legged companions in our lives.

May we care for them. May we have fun with them. May we love them, today and every day 🫶

Not every dog in pain limps. 🐶Changes in movement, mood, sleep, appetite or reaction to touch can all be worth noticing....
02/10/2026

Not every dog in pain limps. 🐶

Changes in movement, mood, sleep, appetite or reaction to touch can all be worth noticing.

Swipe through for signs to look out for.

If a change is sudden, persistent or unexplained, speak to your vet.

Think older animals should slow down and stop exercising? Not quite. 🐾From “they just need rest” to “stiffness is normal...
29/09/2026

Think older animals should slow down and stop exercising? Not quite. 🐾

From “they just need rest” to “stiffness is normal”, there are plenty of myths around ageing and movement.

Swipe through as we bust a few of the big ones.

If you notice a new, persistent or unexplained change in movement or comfort, speak to your vet first.

Did you know? ACPAT physiotherapists are qualified human physiotherapists first. 👩‍⚕️🐾They then build on that foundation...
27/09/2026

Did you know? ACPAT physiotherapists are qualified human physiotherapists first. 👩‍⚕️🐾

They then build on that foundation with specialist animal therapy training and experience.

Pretty pawsome, right?

25/09/2026

The ACPAT Seminar! 🎓🐴

A big thank you to everyone who came along for a brilliant weekend of learning, conversation and connection with our members, speakers, exhibitors and industry friends.

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National Exhibition Centre
Birmingham

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