Canine Rehabilitation and Therapy:

One of the newest services offered in veterinary medicine is canine rehabilitation.  This field is comparable to human physical therapy.  It utilizes different modalities, exercises, and knowledge to achieve positive outcomes in canine patients.

The benefits of rehabilitation are many and include:    

• decreased pain
• increased strength and function of muscles
• increased range of motion of joints
• weight loss
• increased success rate after orthopedic surgery
• conditioning of athletes
• enhanced performance
• and improved quality of life.

• orthopedic disorders (arthritis, dysplasia, post-op, patellar luxations)

• neurological disorders

• obesity management

• conditioning of canine athletes

• wound care

• senior fitness

Modalities offered at Fredonia Veterinary Clinic:

• Passive Range of Motion (increased joint mobility)

• Neuromuscular stimulation (NMES) -
  strengthens muscles in non-ambulatory
  patients and prevents muscle loss post-
  surgery or injury

• Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT or "cold laser")-
  provides pain relief, decreases inflammation, increases tissue repair, improves circulation, decreases scar tissue and enhances wound healing
  

• Weight loss programs

• Therapeutic exercises -
  
  

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