Supporting Your Pets Rehabilitation With Water Therapy
Veterinary aquatic therapy refers to therapeutic exercise that is performed in a water treadmill to help dogs and cats feel relief from pain and increase their mobility.
The buoyancy of the water helps to reduce pressure on your pet's joints, and the resistance provided by the water has been proven effective in increasing muscle strength and range of motion.
The warm water also assists in pain reduction, increases blood flow and circulation, and helps with the elasticity of soft tissue. The water height is easily adjustable and is regulated to accommodate different-sized animals and their specific needs.
The main benefit of using the water treadmill is the ability to adjust the setting to each patient's individual needs.
Uses for Aquatic Therapy
- Rehabilitation after orthopedic surgeries
- Rehabilitation after neurological injuries
- Weight Loss
- Pain Management
- Muscle strengthening
- Improving joint function
- Arthritis
- Spondylosis
- Hip dysplasia
Benefits of Using the Water Treadmill
There are a number of benefits that your pet can experience during their sessions:
- Joint and muscle relief can happen as a result of warm water temperatures. This also allows for safe physiotherapy for muscle conditioning.
- Water depth is adjusted to suit the size of your pet and their specific needs.
- Animals will often use their injured limb when supported by water, helping to decrease recovery time and rebuild strength.
- Aquatic therapy also provides your pet with an outlet for their energy which they can't otherwise use due to their injury.
