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The Program

All pets will be evaluated and treated according to their diagnosis and protocol. Treatments may include ultrasound, electrical stimulation, massage, heat/ice, range of motion exercises, therapeutic exercises, agility training, aquatic therapy, as well as strength and endurance training.

While all treatments are done by referral and in collaboration with a qualified veterinarian, Pet Rehab designs the specific rehabilitation and exercise program for your pet. Pet Rehab also provides ongoing consultation with the referring veterinarian and sends him or her reports on your pet’s progress.

The program is provided in coordination with the owners and their referring veterinarian. Your primary veterinarian or a veterinary specialist must make the referral to Pet Rehab for Carol to treat your pet.

The Treatments

Modalities which Carol may choose to use on your pet include:

Moist heat packs to increase blood flow to promote healing, warm a joint or muscle before exercise, or to relax the animal and decrease pain.

Ice packs to decrease swelling and inflammation after injury or surgery.

Ultrasound to deep heat, to increase the flow of blood, and to stimulate the cellular processes necessary for healing.

Electrical stimulation to decrease pain by blocking pain fibers or to produce a muscle contraction for strengthening.

Range of motion exercises to restore full joint mobility.

Massage to increase blood flow, to relax tight muscles, and to promote increased mobility.

Strength training to restore strength for normal activities. This may include weights or theraband.

Agility training to increase limb awareness and balance for non-competition dogs, to allow working dogs to return to work more quickly, or to prepare competitive animals for return to sports and competitions after injury.

Last updated: March 1, 2009

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