Therapeutic exercise is used to target deficits in strength and mobility. This includes a personalized home exercise program to help maintain and improve your dog’s strength and mobility between appointments. Whether your dog is recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, or experiencing muscle weakness, exercise is a key component of their rehabilitation.

Manual therapy techniques are employed to address soft tissue deficits, such as tight muscles and scar tissue. This can include stretching, soft tissue mobility techniques for painful muscles, and scar mobilizations to break down adhesions from past surgeries or injuries. These methods help reduce pain and improve movement.

Neuromuscular re-education focuses on improving balance, proprioception (awareness of body position), and coordination. Treatment may include exercises on uneven surfaces and manual techniques to challenge your dog’s stability and restore their functional movement patterns. This is especially beneficial for dogs with neurological conditions or recovering from surgery.

We use various modalities to address pain, inflammation, and tissue healing. These may include cold laser therapy, PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy, and IFC (Interferential Current) therapy. These treatments help reduce inflammation, promote tissue healing, and manage pain as your dog recovers and regains mobility.

We provide bracing services for orthopedic and neurological conditions, including CCL (cranial cruciate ligament) tears, Achilles ruptures, degenerative myelopathy, brachial plexus injuries, and carpal hyperextension injuries. This includes measuring and fitting both over-the-counter and custom braces to support your dog’s recovery.

For dogs with conditions like IVDD (intervertebral disc disease), brachial plexus injury, degenerative myelopathy, or those who have had amputations, we offer wheelchair fitting and training. Custom wheelchairs (both front and rear wheel) are measured and ordered to help your dog regain mobility and independence.