Rehabilitation Therapy
Natalie Jones DVM, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT)
Rehabilitation therapy involves non-medication pain control options and therapeutic exercises to help patients with:
- osteoarthritis
- neurologic conditions
- post-operative healing
- muscle/tendon injuries
- sports injuries
- weight loss
- and MORE!
Treatment Types:
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- Therapeutic LASER: reduced pain and inflammation using light therapy with a gentle warming sensation
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- PEMF bed (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy): reduced pain and improved healing using pulsed electromagnetic waves
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- TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation): pain control treatment using electrical leads contacting the skin with ultrasound gel
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- NMES (neuromuscular electrical stimulation): creating muscle contractions using electrical leads contacting the skin with ultrasound gel
Your pet’s ONE HOUR rehabilitation consultation will include:
- orthopedic and neurological examination
- gait analysis: identifying issues with posture and walking patterns
- muscle mass measurements: evaluating size of muscles serves as a baseline for progress, and helps identify problem areas
- goniometry: measuring the angles achieved during range of motion for affected joints to identify limitations and track improvement
- home exercise plan: workout plan for your pet! This can be really simple, gentle exercises ranging to more challenging options
- practicing exercises – so you know exactly what to do at home!
- COMPLIMENTARY FIRST TREATMENT
Please contact us for more information