Services : Small Animal Services : Veterinary Rehabilitation

Veterinary Rehabilitation

 

Rehabilitation and pain management are not new concepts in human medicine.  We know when we hurt and where it hurts.  Veterinary rehabilitation is the application of physical therapy techniques to animals, which allows for a faster return to full function with strength, flexibility, and minimal pain. We use treatments such as manual therapy (using the hands to work on the body), therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation (NMES), hydrotherapy, and strengthening exercises to overcome injury and disability. Because every animal is unique, each pet receives a thorough physical exm before our staff formulates a care plan.  At Lindale Veterinary Clinic, we have a variety of tools and methods to apply physical therapy to your pet. After a thorough evaluation of your pet and a consultation with you, we determine the best care plan to facilitate your pet's healing and recovery. Some pets tolerate one method over another. Some need frequent in-clinic therapy. Some pets may benefit from owner provided home care. Many therapy tools are inexpensive and easily applied (i.e. heat, ice, massage), which allows you to take an active role in the treatment and rehabilitation of your pet in a safe and effective manor. We manage chronic pain so your pet can function better. We also address the problems that result from damage to the muscles, nerves, and bones after trauma. 

 

The benefits to rehabilitation include: 

 

  •       Quicker, better healing from surgery, injury & nerve damage
  •       Increase strength and mobility
  •       Minimal pain and discomfort
  •       Weight loss and improved body condition
  •       Reduce arthritic stiffness, inflammation, and pain
  •       Improve balance and coordination
  •       Manage continence and chronic wounds
  •       Reduce pathologic scar tissue
  •       Resolve pain-related movement inhibition

 

Our rehabilitation services treat the following types of issues:

 

  • Orthopedic and athletic injury
  • Postoperative care for orthopedic surgery
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Peripheral nerve injury
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Trauma
  • Obesity and fitness issues