The Veterinary Rehabilitation Center provides the highest
quality veterinary rehabilitation, and pain management services
available. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of each of
our patients and to strengthen and prolong the bond shared between
our patients and their guardians. We offer non-invasive therapies
in a warm, compassionate, and home-like environment where your pet
feels comfortable and at ease. Our staff is committed to enhancing
the physical, as well as the psychological well-being of the
patients. At The Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, we strive to be
the best that we can be, and are continually researching and
educating ourselves on the latest advances in veterinary medicine
that may benefit our patients.
At Veterinary Rehabilitation Center, each patient is
evaluated by a veterinarian, and an individualized water therapy
treatment plan is formulated based upon the condition and needs of
your dog or cat. Your pet's progress will be closely monitored by the
veterinarians and staff.
The Veterinary Rehabilitation Center will provide water
therapy in a controlled environment using the following services
for our physical therapy patients:
·Physical
Therapy Pool:the pool has
been lowered into the foundation of the building for easy
accessibility.Deep-water
swimming may be recommended for those patients in a more advanced
stage of the rehabilitation process.
·Overhead
Harness System:the
harness system allows a comfortable transport for the injured pet
in and out of the pool.
·Underwater
Treadmill:The
underwater treadmill is incorporated into many of our
rehabilitation programs. It provides us with a controlled
environment that can be adjusted to the patient's needs, including
water height, treadmill speed, and use of an incline.
What are the benefits to hydrotherapy offered by The
Veterinary Rehabilitation Center?
·Less
stress on the pet's joints due to the buoyancy of water which
allows them to exercise without pain
·Allows
unbalanced and weak pets to stand without falling
·Weak pets
can move their body with greater ease
·The
resistance of the water helps to improve strength
·Improves
cardiovascular function
The
Physical Therapy Plans Available:
·Individual
Plans for Infrequent Pool Use
·Short
& Long Term Plans:Therapy
plans designed over a period of time to best meet the
rehabilitation need to the pet.
·Pool
Rehabilitation Memberships:Memberships
designed for the pets in need of long term low impact exercise
needing to maintain good physical condition.
The hydrotherapy plans described above are designed to help you
learn how to help your pet.
Please ask us howThe
Veterinary Rehabilitation Centercan
help you and your pet improve their quality of life.
