Rehab patients recover more quickly...
Rehabilitative therapy benefits pets that have had injuries, surgery, arthritis, disc disease, birth defects and aging changes...
Rehab and physical therapies aim to restore normal function to the musculoskeletal system. Pets may receive massage, range of motion and stretching exercises, therapeutic ultrasound, laser therapy, instruction for home therapies, Electromagnetic field therapy, animal chiropractic adjusting, electrostimulation with or without acupuncture, instruction for swim therapy and/or use of pain medications and essential oil applications. The therapies and frequency are chosen based on the extent of injury, decrease in function and age of the patient, as well as the ability of the client to provide needed care. Whether your pet is a companion or working animal, aging and injury do not mean your friend has to live in pain.