Our comprehensive care includes the full spectrum of rehabilitation services:

• Underwater treadmill
   
• Land treadmill
   
• Ultrasound (for heating of deep tissues and inflammation managment)
   
• Electrical stimulation (for muscle re-education; pain and inflammation management)
   
• Iontophoresis (to carry medication, such as dexamethasone, to underlying tissues with the use of an electrical current for the management of tendonitis and other inflammatory processes)
   
• Massage/myofascial release (to relieve painful trigger points and muscle spasms, improve relaxation, circulation, and awareness of limbs, and to lengthen tight tissues)
   
• Joint mobilizations and stretching (to restore range of motion)
   
• Therapeutic Exercise (for strengthening, improving awareness of limbs, improving coordination, and to improve function)
   
• Gait retraining
   
• Balance retraining
   
• Cold and Heat therapy
   
• Weight management
   
• Athletic conditioning

Sporting and Working Dogs

Services are also available for canine athletes participating in hunting, field trial, agility, and fly ball.  Due to the special stresses placed upon these dogs’ bodies, fitness services can prevent a muscle imbalance or minor injury from progressing into a career-ending problem.  If your dog’s performance has recently declined we can assess his or her musculoskeletal status to determine if rehabilitative interventions may help.  If you are preparing for the start of the next sporting season, we can help condition your dog to optimize his or her physical condition and avoid injury, especially when hot and humid conditions limit more conventional training and conditioning methods.

**Note: We are a referral only practice.  Please discuss with your primary Veterinarian if rehabilitation may be an appropriate treatment option for your pet.

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