The importance of physical rehabilitation for your pet* Aids in prevention of re-occurring injury
Companion animals, like their humans, can benefit from physical rehabilitation to recover from joint and muscle injuries, orthopedic surgery, neurological and degenerative disorders, arthritic conditions, and painful joints and muscles.
Benefits of rehabilitation
* Reduces pain and speeds healing of injured neurological and musculoskeletal tissues
* Improves strength, muscle re-education, and coordination
* Optimizes function and quality of movement
Customized rehabilitation services available
* Treadmill exercise
* Electrostimulation
* Gait training and weight bearing exercises
* Thermotherapy (heat) and Cryotherapy (cold) applications
* Pain and edema control
* Joint and spinal mobilization
* Therapeutic massage, stretching and range of motion
* Post surgical recovery programs
* Consultations for home therapy and exercise
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Fitness conditioning provides opportunity to enhance a dog's overall fitness and health.
It is beneficial to owners who want to get their dog in better shape for the hunting season, competitions or simply
increase activity for weight loss or geriatric arthritic conditions.
Benefits of fitness conditioning
* Enhances muscle strength and flexibility
* Increases endurance and stamina
* Enhances cardiovascular and muscular function
* Provides therapy and home-care guidelines for healthy pets in need of weight loss
* Improves and prolongs the quality of life for geriatric and arthritic pets
Physical rehabilitation is just part of the recovery process. A successful recovery takes time and your involvement. We encourage our clients to take an active role in their pet's rehabilitation. Home based exercise plans and rehabilitation programs are customized to each individual pet and reviewed as part of our service. FourPaws Rehabilitation Center services are provided in conjuntion with your veterinarian and Kasey Kephart, CCRP: Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner.
For more information please call Monday through Friday 7:30-5:30 p.m. at (320) 762-8112
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