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Initial Assessment to evaluate the patient and to enable the owner and veterinary therapist to set goals and develop a treatment plan.

Hydrotherapy

The underwater treadmill is specifically designed for dogs. It combines the comfort and safety of water therapy with the benefits of weight-bearing exercise for gaiting, bone and joint health and range of motion.

The support of the water allows rehabilitation to begin sooner and more safely, reducing muscle atrophy and recovery time after surgery. The underwater treadmill has revolutionized our ability to rehabilitate dogs with spinal injuries and paralysis.

This therapy is excellent for overweight or arthritic geriatric patients who need exercise that doesn’t adversely affect the joint. It addresses all areas: balance, stability, conditioning, strength and gaiting.

Dogs can either swim at maximum water height or walk comfortably on the treadmill at lower water levels without experiencing panic. A life vest can be used for dogs that have difficulty maintaining stability in the tank.

Geriatric, obese, and post-surgical animals can safely exercise for longer periods of time in the hydrotherapy tank than they can out of the water. This helps restore muscle mass and increase joint mobility.

Therapeutic Ultrasound accelerates wound healing, decreases pain and muscle spasm and increases range of motion. It is particularly useful in muscle and tendon sprains and strains.

Cold Laser Therapy improves wound healing, increases blood flow, stimulates the body’s release of pain mediators and reduces inflammation.

Electrical Stimulation is used for muscle strengthening and re-education as well as pain relief.

Manual Therapies

* Stretching and massage

* Joint mobilization

* Sensory motor exercises

These manual techniques help manage pain, influence circulation and the inflammatory response, maintain strength and flexibility, re-educate muscles and provide relaxation.

* Chiropractic and osteopathic techniques - We check for normal movement in the spine and limbs. Restricted movement may cause pain and an abnormal gait.

Pets that have lameness before and after knee surgery often have fixations in the pelvis and lumbosacral region that prevent normal gait and weight bearing and inability to sit properly. Regular chiropractic adjustments help athletic dogs perform their best and improve the quality of life of older pets.

Therapeutic Exercise decreases inflammation and pain, thereby reducing the need for drugs and decreasing the odds of reinjury .

Home Exercise Programs with hands-on training and supporting handouts for maintenance and injury prevention.

Owners are educated about what their pet should and should not be doing at each stage of rehabilitation.


Veterinary Acupuncture can benefit patients with orthopedic and neurologic problems, geriatric conditions and those who do not tolerate common anti-inflammatory or pain medications.

Herbal Medicine - herbal prescriptions have been used for over 2000 years. These specially formulated veterinary prescriptions have been tested for purity and quality.Traditional Chinese medical herbs are especially helpful in the treatment of chronic diseases and diseases of the geriatric animal.They can be used to relieve pain and help your animal’s body to heal.

Nutritional Advice is provided on appropriate vitamins, supplements and diet for healing and maintenance.

Wellness and conditioning benefits cardiovascular fitness, endurance, muscular strength and flexibility. It is beneficial for overweight and deconditioned pets and those with chronic disease such as osteoarthritis.

Daycare and dropoff service are available for post-operative and rehabilitation patients.Drop-offs may be encouraged if your pet’s condition would best be served by several short sessions during the day rather than one longer one.


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Veterinary physical rehabilitation is the application of physical therapy techniques to animals. Here in Washington, only licensed veterinarians and supervised technicians are allowed to provide these services. Licensing issues restrict the use of the term physical therapy to human physical therapists. Hence, the term veterinary physical rehabilitation. Our practice is limited to physical rehabilitation and aquatic therapy. You will be referred to your regular veterinarian for general care.

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