Physical Therapy

Osteoarthritis is the irreversible progressive degeneration of the joints, which can cause pain, inflammation, reduced range of motion and decreased function. Physical Therapy aims to reduce the effect of these factors through specific exercises and treatments, which can work alone or in conjunction with medication and supplements prescribed by the veterinarian.

Physical Therapy can help rehabilitate patients after fractures/breaks, whether they have been surgically repaired or conservatively managed.

When there is a fracture to a limb, and your pet is not bearing full weight, the muscles in the leg begin to constrict and tighten, which reduces their range of motion and balance. Physical Therapy helps to reduce and reverse the effects of this, in addition to reducing inflammation and providing some pain relief.

Diagnosis of different neurological disease or injury can cause varying degrees of muscle weaking, spasming, reduced function and disorientation.

Physical Therapy protocols can be introduced according to the individual needs and symptoms of these patients in order to keep their muscles and walking ability strong and viable through recovery.

Laser Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that can be included in Physical Therapy plans to further benefit the patient. It involves a small light-emitting device held over the skin of the affected area/muscle using varying light waves selected by the therapist based on the individual patient needs. These light waves interact with the muscle and joint tissues to help stimulate and promote the body’s natural healing process. It helps to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief, and only takes approximately 10-15 minutes per session.