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Canine Hydrotherapy
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
There are many evidence-based benefits of using a hydrotherapy pool, including:
- Reduced pressure from joints, which improves range of motion (Preston & Wills, 2018)
- Reduce inflammation due to the pressure of the water
- Help to increase blood circulation from the warm water in the pool
- Improve cardiovascular fitness
- Improve stamina and strength
- Increase muscle mass from the resistance of the water (Chiquoine et al, 2018)
- Provides mental stimulation from the release of endorphins
What Conditions can Hydrotherapy Benefit
There are many conditions that can benefit from hydrotherapy pool sessions.
- Arthritis and Joint Pain - Hydrotherapy can improve mobility and help to lessen pain in dogs with arthritis. The water buoyancy supports the dog’s weight, thus reducing pressure on the joint. The arm of the water can help to reduce inflammation. (Cartlidge, 2015)
- Obesity and Weight Loss - hydrotherapy can form an important part in a weight loss programme and in helping to manage metabolic conditions. (Adaya, 2023) It is important to reduce obesity in dogs as it can lead to many other health conditions, e.g. arthritis, heart disease and metabolic abnormalities.
- Post-Operative Recovery - The controlled hydrotherapy pool environment helps prevent muscle wastage and supports limb use. Hydrotherapy can help with recovery from various procedures such as joint replacement and ACL repair.
Other conditions also include:
- Hip dysplasia (de Oliverira Reusing et al, 2021)
- Elbow dysplasia
- Nerve or spinal damage
- Gait problems
- Lack of mobility due to old age
Session Options
- Initial consultation and assessment (45-60 minutes)
- Rehabilitation session (45 minutes)
- Fitness session (30-45 minutes)
Animal Physiotherapy
It is planned to offer once monthly animal physiotherapy sessions with Kim Gunstone of Discover Physiotherapy. Kim is an extremely experienced physiotherapist for both humans and animals and has worked with a number of National Teams.
Services
Initial consultation and assessment (45-60 minutes)
Rehabilitation session (45 minutes)
Fitness session (30-45 minutes)
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Contact
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