CANINE REHABILITATION  

 

Providing quality physical rehabilitation to improve the strength, mobility, and function of your dog.

 

Ann Silverness, DVM, CCRT

 

904/268-0477

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Benefits of Physical Rehabilitation

  • Increase range of motion of joints
  • Prevent disusemuscle atrophy after injury or surgery
  • Increase muscle strength, balance and joint proprioception
  • Facilitate recovery from neurological conditions
  • Improve quality of gait
  • Decrease pain and inflammation
  • Accelerate wound healing
  • Increase flexibility
  • Improve muscular and cardiovascular endurance

Rehabilitation Programs

  • Acute Care Management
    • Treatment provided to patients immediately following surgery or injury
    • Designed to manage pain, inflammation, swelling, and to maintain joint integrity
  •  Weight Management and Conditioning Programs
    • Gradual progression of exercises safely designed for dogs suffering from obesity or chronic conditions limiting mobility
    • For athletic dogs to improve cardiovasular endurance, core strength, and overall conditioning 
  • Surgical Programs
    • Specialized protocols to safely restore range of motion, strength, and gait following orthopedic surgeries such as TPLO and FHO
    • Neurofacilitation techniques to improve sensation, normalize tone, and re-educate muscles following a neurological insult or surgery. 
  • Senior Wellness
    • Manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and modalities to improve rear limb weakness, incontinence, and arthritis commonly seen in geriatric dogs. 
  • Home Programs
    • Owners will be instructed in specific exercises and guidelines to maximize their dog's recovery

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INDIVIDUALIZED REHABILITATION SERVICES

  • Underwater Treadmill
  • Theraputic Exercise
  • Manual Therapy
  • Swimming
  • Neuromuscular Therapy
  • Therapeutic Ultrasound
  • Low Level Laser Therapy
  • Electrical Stimulation
  • Gait Training
  • Functional Activities
  • Cryotherapy
  • Fittings for Carts, Splints, Harnesses