What is Physical Rehabilitation?
Physical rehabilitation can help your pet to heal faster, become stronger, and to live longer, healthier lives. Rehabilitation can
benefit pets recovering from surgery or injury, coping with neurologic or degenerative diseases, or conditioning to prevent injury. It can also greatly benefit arthritic, aging, and overweight pets. Rehabilitation can improve flexibility, strengthen muscles, and improve gait. It can also relieve muscle spasms, improve flexibility, maintain joint health, and prevent future injury. And with our state-of-the-art equipment, it can even improve neurological function. Whether pets are suffering from arthritis or recovering from a total hip replacement, there’s so much we can do to help ease the pain and get them back on their feet.
Dr. Kenyon will tailor a customized and flexible treatment plan for each patient. These plans include both in-hospital and at-home exercises that will be demonstrated to you with your pet.
Dr. Kenyon will tailor a customized and flexible treatment plan for each patient. These plans include both in-hospital and at-home exercises that will be demonstrated to you with your pet.
REHAB SERVICES
- Hydrotherapy/Underwater Treadmill
- Laser Therapy
- Acupuncture
- Electro-Acupuncture
- Osteoarthritis Management
- Pain Management
- Strengthening & Endurance Training
- Therapeutic Exercise
- Manual Therapies (joint mobilizations
- Weight loss Programs
CONDITIONS
- Calcanean Tendon Rupture
- Cruciate Ligament Tears
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Elbow Dysplasia
- Hip Dysplasia
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Neurological Impairments and Conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Sporting Injuries
Underwater Treadmill
Rehabilitating a dog with water has many benefits. One is decreased weight bearing through the joints, which reduces
pain. In the water, gentle range of motion of all four limbs is accomplished and strengthening is provided by the water resistance. Neurological re-education for muscles occurs because they are used differently. Additionally, dogs may psychologically benefit from the ability to exercise without pain.
The underwater treadmill provides graduated weight-bearing exercise in an enclosed chamber. Water is filled to depths determined by the practitioner. More body weight is supported as the level of water increases.
An underwater treadmill is used to minimize post-operative swelling, increase muscles strength and encourages early use of an operated limb. The advantage of using the treadmill is that the water provides buoyancy, removing the need for the recovering area to support full body weight during each step. In addition, the water provides mild resistance to motion, which increases muscle strength and endurance over time.
Frequency varies depending on the dog’s condition. The general goal is 30 minutes of sustained swimming or walking. One time/week is usually effective, two times/week is more beneficial. Benefits include: decreased joint stress, strengthening, neurological retraining, cardiovascular health, and positive psychological effects.
The underwater treadmill provides graduated weight-bearing exercise in an enclosed chamber. Water is filled to depths determined by the practitioner. More body weight is supported as the level of water increases.
An underwater treadmill is used to minimize post-operative swelling, increase muscles strength and encourages early use of an operated limb. The advantage of using the treadmill is that the water provides buoyancy, removing the need for the recovering area to support full body weight during each step. In addition, the water provides mild resistance to motion, which increases muscle strength and endurance over time.
Frequency varies depending on the dog’s condition. The general goal is 30 minutes of sustained swimming or walking. One time/week is usually effective, two times/week is more beneficial. Benefits include: decreased joint stress, strengthening, neurological retraining, cardiovascular health, and positive psychological effects.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is used in veterinary medicine to aid in healing and to treat pain. It is a visible light that is absorbed at the
cellular level. It has many positive effects, including: accelerating collagen synthesis, decreasing inflammation, enhancing immune cells to help fight infection, and reducing pain by release of endorphins. Indications for laser therapy include: arthritis, tendonitis, wounds, edema, neuralgia, tendon and ligament injuries, and pain. If your pet has inflammation, is feeling pain, or a wound, laser therapy can be a good alternative to traditional treatment. The laser is a sterile, pain-free, surgery-free, drug-free alternative. Laser Therapy can be used to treat a variety of injuries, wounds, fractures, neurological conditions, as well as numerous dermatological problems, and pain. Laser Therapy has proven to be an effective tool, whether your pet is rehabilitating from injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging.
Treatments are customized to each patient's particular needs, so treatment time, complexity, and cost will vary. For some chronic patients, multiple joints will be treated with one laser. When appropriate, laser therapy can be used as a complementary adjunct to other treatment plans.
Treatments are customized to each patient's particular needs, so treatment time, complexity, and cost will vary. For some chronic patients, multiple joints will be treated with one laser. When appropriate, laser therapy can be used as a complementary adjunct to other treatment plans.
Orthopedic Supportive Devices
Some pets benefit from orthopedic supportive devices, which we can either create on-site or order from a variety of trusted
vendors. If your pet is in need of such devices, we will take accurate measurements and ensure the appropriate item is created or ordered for them. Upon receipt, we will assist you with a fitting appointment, making adjustments as needed.
