Benefits and Indications (Pawsitive Strides Physical Rehabilitation and Conditioning for Dogs)

Benefits and Indications

Minimize pain and the use of medication
Shorten recovery from injury or surgery
Increase mobility and flexibility
Improve athletic ability
Encourage weight loss
Improve Neurologic Function

Underwater Treadmill

“When should my pet receive physical rehabilitation?”

Osteoarthritis

This is the most common cause of pain in companion animals.

Growth abnormalities

Repetitive use injury

Geriatric pets

Post Operatively

Cruciate Surgery
Luxating Patella
Hip Replacement
Surgery of the Spinal Column
Fracture repair
FHO
Limb Amputation

Wound Management

Weight management

Athletic Conditioning/Gait Training

Pre-operative Conditioning

Regain or Improve Neurologic Function

Degenerative myelopathy
Chronic disc disease
Peripheral nerve disease

Non Surgical Candidates

Geriatric patients

High anesthetic risk patients