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Canine Rehabilitation & Aquatic Therapy
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CANINE REHABILITATION & AQUATIC THERAPY
Therapeutic
swimming is a valuable tool to help
post-operative patients regain muscle strength and normal joint function.
Dogs suffering from degenerative joint disease (arthritis) will similarly
benefit from increased strength and flexibility. We offer supervised
swimming for well, non-surgical patients, and aquatic therapy for
post-operative patients referred by their
veterinarians. Our heated 18' X 6' pool is 4' deep an
We
have installed the first underwater treadmill
for dogs in Maryland. Animal therapy experts agree that the underwater
treadmill is the very best way to rehabilitate many orthopedic and neurologic injuries. The patient receives all of the benefits of warm water
swimming plus the added benefit of controlled weight bearing. With our
uniquely designed facility, we are able to provide support and therapy for
even large breed quadriplegic patients. We suggest that dogs
scheduled for
elective orthopedic procedures such as femoral head osteoectomy, total hip
replacements, repairs of patella luxations, and surgeries
t At the initial consultation, post surgical aquatic therapy patients will have a therapy plan designed for them. For many routine surgical procedures, we can recommend a fixed number of sessions. For non-routine procedures or for patients with multiple orthopedic or neurologic issues, we will set goals for two weeks at a time and adjust homework and therapy work accordingly. In cooperation with the referring veterinarian, we may suggest anti-inflammatories to control discomfort in the therapy patient, especially if that discomfort is preventing good use of the affected limbs. Before Aquatic Therapy we require:
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equipped with a large filtration system as well as an ionizer for bacterial
control. The pool pH, filters and chemicals are maintained vigilantly to
provide a safe environment for your pet and the therapy staff. We offer a
temperature
controlled drying cage that will ensure that a dry pet leaves our facility.
A large viewing window allows the pet
owner to observe their pet's therapy session.
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correct medial
coronoid disease, would benefit from one or two therapy sessions prior to their
surgical procedure. We staff our aquatic therapy facility to absolutely protect
the health and well being of the patient. We have a therapist in the pool
with the pet and
one or two assistants as necessary to safely mange a
post-operative
patient in and out of the
pool without injury.
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