Rehabilitation Services
Many pet patients can benefit from rehab just as we do after surgery or in helping to ease the pain associated with arthritis. We use some of the same modalities as are used in people to prevent range of motion problems, prevent muscle atrophy and relieve pain and stiffness and encourage proprioceptive return to function.
Each patient is fully evaluated before any rehabilitation begins insuring that no other injuries or pain exist. Full communication occurs with with your referring veterinarian (and surgical specialist if one is involved) to insure continuity of care and the best recovery/outcome for your companion.
These are the modalities we commonly use:
- Underwater Treadmill Therapy
- Therapeutic laser
- Massage
- Cavaletti rails, rocker board, peanut balls etc
- Cryotherapy (cold compresses)
These are the conditions that we commonly treat :
Postoperative
CCL, Canine Cruciate Ligament (TPLO, extra capsular, TTA)
HD Hip Dysplasia (Total Hip, TPO, FHO)
MPL Medial Patellar Luxation
OCD Osteochondritis (elbow, shoulder, hock)
IVD Intervertebral Disk Disease
Osteoarthritis
Hip Dysplasia (HD)
Elbow Dysplasia (FCP,UAP,OCD)
Spine (Lumbosacral Disease, articular facet OA)
Stifle (Post CCL, other)
Hock/Carpus/Toe
Weight Management
Overweight (up to 20 % over ideal)
Obesity (20% or more over ideal weight)
Injury/lameness
Medial Shoulder Instability
Iliopsoas Muscle Injury
Biceps Tendinitis
Neurologic (our neurologic caseload is limited and we often refer these cases to the UW veterinary rehabilitation on department for their advanced expertise)
Disk degeneration
Degenerative myelopathy
The above conditions will be verified and a rehab exam performed by a team supervised of one of our integrative care veterinarians (as required by the Wisconsin State Practice Act) then a rehab treatment plan is formulated and the modalities then carried out by our rehabilitation assistants. we work directly with your referring veterinarian and the surgeon who performed the surgical procedure to insure that our efforts totally support their work.
Much of our time is spent discussing how to PREVENT another injury by achieving ideal weight and supplementation with evidence based joint supplements and anti inflammatory diets and supplements.
We also will spend time discussing at home exercises to strengthen weak muscles and improve range of motion. Integrative care and preventative nutrition is the best for your pet!