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REHABILITATION PROGRAMS
Rehabilitation programs are available for your pet following a procedure performed at WestVet or your family care veterinarian. Rehabilitation programs are also available for conditions such as obesity, reconditioning, arthritis, neurological deficits.
Underwater Hydro-Therapy Treadmill |
Physical
therapy sessions are available individually or in programs.
Our neurological/osteoarthritis programs include acupuncture and hydrotherapy. Acupuncture is valuable in the treatment of osteoarthritis and neurological disorders. It is commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat conditions where traditional treatments are not working or are contraindicated. Hydrotherapy is beneficial to pets with neurological/osteoarthritis conditions because it offsets gravitational forces allowing early return to active exercise with minimal impact on the joints. The temperature of the water is 93-96 degrees fahrenheit and helps to warm the sonovial joint fluid without the impact of walking on hard surfaces.
Our orthopedic programs consist of hydrotherapy, land exercises and manual therapy. The resistance of the water improves strength, endurance and prevents muscle atrophy while enhancing endurance. Land exercises and manual therapy can aid in faster return of normal gait pattern, reducing stress on unaffected limbs and preserve and increase muscle mass during the healing process.
*Dr. Paulekas partners with the WestVet surgeons or with your own veterinarian. Customized programs are developed for each pet based on individual needs. |
