Canine Rehabilitation & Strengthening
Following an operation or injury, maintaining an ongoing condition such as arthritis, elbow/hip dysplasia, spondylosis or simply old age, your dog may need to strengthen specific muscle groups and restore full range of movement.
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Rehabilitation is an important part for your dog's recovery and the best results tend to occur if treatment starts in the early stages.
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Short term aim will be to reduce inflammation, swelling, any infection and improve joint range of motion.
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Long term will be to restore full range of movement and weight bearing, build stamina, strengthen the supporting tissues and muscles and slow any deterioration of the affect area/joint. Most importantly will help your dog feel good again!
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How Can I Help?
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Personalised Treatment Sessions - I will use the most appropriate therapies depending on your dog's specific needs to help get your dog moving better and more comfortably.
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Tailored Rehabilitation/Aftercare Program - I will put together an easy to follow program to help build up your pet's strength and restore mobility.
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See Physiotherapy & Treatment Details pages for further information
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Want to Learn More? - Read how our Golden Retriever Jenson recovered after TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament disease, click here.
Having to lift up the paws helps mobility, weight bearing, strengthens limbs & improves range of movement.
Whilst recovering from injury usually 1:1 controlled exercise is recommended to restore fitness. I can help!
Applying ice pack to help reduce swelling after TPLO surgery for cruciate liagment disease
Walking up & down stairs/steps in a controlled way on lead, helps to strengthen muscles & core.
Hydrotherapy is non impact & weight bearing. An excellent way to restore full range of movement & build muscle.