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Rehabilitation is rapidly becoming recognized for the prevention, cure and rehabilitation of many conditions. When humans have soft tissue injuries, fractures, trauma or surgery, Physiotherapy is used to accelerate the healing process and restore function. This therapy is now available to aid in the recovery of these conditions in animals as well.
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Treatment techniques include:
- Soft tissue and joint mobilizations
- Stretching
- Strength & Endurance
- Movement re-education
- Massage, trigger point therapy and
myofascial release
- Balance and proprioception re-training
- Heat and ice treatment
- Dry needle, laser, aqua, electro and
acupuncture
- Underwater treadmill & hydrotherapy
- Pulsed signal Therapy
- Low level laser therapy
- Ultrasound
- Iontopheresis
- Phonophoresis
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Animal Rehabilitation aims to restore normal movement, muscle mass & function, reduce pain, swelling and inflammation.
Our rehabilitation department also offers conditioning, pain management and weight loss services.
REHABILITATION PLANS
On the first visit, Dr. Aronson and Sherri Jerzyk, our certified rehabilitation assistant will assess your pet and develop a rehabilitation plan specific to your pets needs. Many factors are considered when designing a rehabilitation program and deciding which particular therapies will be suitable for each animal.
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The factors are as follows:
- Age/Temperament
- Type of injury
- Time since injury
- Pre-existing conditions
- Lifestyle/occupation of pet
- Recovery Goals
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