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Rehabilitation
When a dog suffers an injury or is recovering from surgery, the healing process can be long and difficult. Rehabilitative therapies are an essential part of recovery, and numerous veterinary studies have cited their tremendous benefits, including:
Our rehabilitation programs include a combination of therapies to maximize recovery. You can learn more about some of the treatments offered below. Many of the recommendations below can also be extremely beneficial for older dogs with arthritis and mobility problems, too!
Underwater Treadmill Therapy
Water therapy is beneficial because it is low-impact, high-resistance exercise. The buoyancy in the treadmill displaces about 60% of your dog's body weight, which reduces stress on joints, minimizes pain and allows for a better range of motion. The gentle pressure applied by the surrounding water can reduce inflammation and stabilize weak joints. The water temperature is between 80 and 95 degrees, so it relaxes muscles and improves circulation. Because of the resistance created by the water, regular use will result in a rapid increase in muscle mass!
Massage Therapy Massage is a great way to decrease inflammation and pain associated with injuries and age. For more information on massage therapy, click here!
Dancing Paws uses a specialized balance board called a vestibular board to increase lateral and medial (side-to-side) support provided by your dog's joints. This exercise can improve their balance and encourage dogs to use affected limbs. The board is large and carpeted, and with the assistance of a trained staff member, your dog is placed on the board for a few minutes at a time, when deemed appropriate in the rehabilitation process.
Weave Poles Traditionally agility equipment, weave poles can improve body awareness and foot placement in dogs with deficits. These simple exercises encourage your dog to lift and bend each leg with low, simple obstacles. In conjunction with other therapies, this can shorten healing time and improve end result.
Pulsed Signal Therapy Dancing Paws is the only clinic in Ohio to offer this innovative therapy! For more information, please click here!
Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment Ultrasound therapy is a low intensity technique that uses high frequency sound waves to speed healing in injured joints, muscles and connective tissues. The waves have a warming effect with reduces chronic inflammation and promotes healing. The treatment is applied via a headed wand; ultrasound gel is applied to the skin to reduce friction and aid in the transmission of the ultrasonic waves. the treatment typically lasts between ten and fifteen minutes, and is done before activity.
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Vestibular Board Conditioning