Animal rehabilitation is an excellent complement to traditional medicine because it continues the healing process after the surgery is over or the medicine has run its course. It may be used to treat acute injuries, surgical recovery, or existing conditions including pain, poor fitness, and age related illness.

After an injury or surgery, the body may continue to involuntarily protect the weakened area, which can lead to decreased mobility and functionality. Although traditional veterinary care, and perhaps surgery, is sometimes still required, certain injuries or conditions may be treated solely through rehabilitation.

Conditions that might be improved with rehabilitation include:

• Overweightness and weight-related issues
• Osteoarthritis
• Hip dysplasia
• Spinal conditions – weakness, spasticity, spinal injury, or dysfunction.
• Muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries
• Joint pain – may be caused by age, injury, illness, or poor fitness.
• Neuromuscular diseases
• Nerve damage
• Neurological impairments
• Post-surgery recovery

Animal rehabilitation techniques, paired with traditional veterinary medicine, will help your pet achieve or return to top condition faster and more fully:

• Joint mobilization – promotes full range of motion.
• Soft tissue mobilization and massage – relieves pain and stiffness and increases mobility.
• Therapeutic exercise – improves fitness and strength while managing pain or dysfunction.
• Acupuncture – pain management.
• Chiropractic – corrects alignment, relieves strained muscles, and promotes healthy spinal function.
• Therapeutic laser – relieves pain and spams by increasing blood flow to a certain area.
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation – reduces swelling and pain while fighting atrophy.
• Cold and hot therapies – reduces pain, relaxes muscles, and constricts and encourages blood flow, respectively.