With a special interest in physical rehabilitation and pain management, Dr Rebecca is able to develop a personalised treatment program
using underwater treadmill therapy, therapeutic exercises, acupuncture, massage and simple techniques for owners to continue with at home.
The pet enters and exits the pool safely on leash
using our underwater treadmill.
The below video is an example of a dog
using an underwater treadmill and an explanation of how the treadmill works.
Additionally,
using an underwater treadmill allows your dog to walk while eliminating the risk of falling.
Hydrotherapy includes swimming in a pool and
using an underwater treadmill.
We also
used the underwater treadmill to allow him to walk with the buoyancy of the water decreasing the stress on his joints and the resistance of the water providing extra work for his muscles.
Your pet
uses the underwater treadmill as a dock to rest on between laps.
Canine client at Georgia Veterinary Specialists
uses an underwater treadmill by Morieka Johnson
Not exact matches
With what we know now, we would have
used some swimming work with a dog like Max but we would have primarily focused on
underwater treadmill work,» Dr. Burke said.
The
underwater treadmill uses buoyancy and water resistance to increase range of motion in a controlled environment, said Dr. Evans, DVM, CCRT, and Diplomate ACVS at Chesapeake Veterinary Surgical Specialists (CVSS).
Modalities
used include low - level laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, transcutaneous electronic neuromuscular stimulation, neuromuscular electronic stimulation, shockwave therapy,
underwater treadmill, manual therapies and directed exercises.
Canine Rehabilitation: We
use stretching exercises, laser therapy, an
underwater treadmill, and a therapy pool with jet resistance as aids for orthopedic problems and post surgical recovery.
Cold laser, joint traction, therapeutic ultrasound, and the
underwater treadmill were
used at weekly rehab appointments, and she performed simple exercises at home.
A. CRCG's Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapisits / Practitioners (CCRT / CCRP)
use the endless pool, an
underwater treadmill, ultrasound, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, hands - on massage, therapy / swiss balls, and other equipment in providing rehabilitation therapy for a dog.
Your pet can enjoy a hands - on massage from one of our highly trained technicians, Hydrotherapy Massage in our
Underwater Treadmill which
uses massaging jets and we also offer a soothing HydroSurge Bathing system that will massage your pet head to toe!
The therapy involves the
use of an
underwater treadmill, where animals are able to regain motion and flexibility.
In some situations, various kinds of movement games, swimming, and even an
underwater treadmill are
used.
Our facility has
underwater treadmills, land
treadmills, cavaletti, Pilates, electrostimulation therapy, therapeutic laser, therapeutic ultrasound, TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) therapy and trained specialists and technicians that know how to make
use of these modalities to benefit the pet in need of rehabilitation.
The
use of water may include swimming and an
underwater treadmill.
One of the most helpful forms of therapy for your pet is hydrotherapy and
underwater treadmills using the beneficial effects of water to minimize the pain and debility of hip dysplasia.
Underwater treadmill therapy
uses water to support your dog or cat's weight while they are walking on the
treadmill.
With
underwater treadmill therapy, range of motion is improved, muscles are strengthened and endurance is boosted because of the therapeutic benefits of
using water.
Neville, through Maja's careful
use of her
underwater treadmill and guidance, restored his flexibility to as close to normal as my surgeon could have hoped and now has a perfect gait and the speed, comfort, and enjoyment of play as a dog never needing repair.