Rehabiltation
The last twenty years has seen a big move towards using rehabilitation as a useful tool for treating for our pets.
There are many modalities that are used in rehabilitation including
- Manual therapies
- Physical agents including: laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, Neuromuscular electrical stimulation, shockwave therapy
- Home exercise programs
- Aquatic therapy
Rehabilitation can benefit your pet by
- Improving quality of life (especially in our geriatric pets)
- Increasing strength, range of motion and endurance
- Reducing pain and swelling
- Reducing the need for pharmaceuticals
- Decreasing recovery time after surgery
- Improving mental health