Physical Rehabilitation

Our physical rehabilitation service provides compassionate care and a variety of services for dogs and cats whose quality of life is affected by age, disease or injury. As with human medicine, it may be prescribed following orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery for the treatment of chronic pain, athletic and traumatic injuries, age-related diseases, and weight management, to name a few conditions. The needs of each patient are unique, and treatment plans are customized. Our team is educated in traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and incorporates a whole-body approach to the treatment plan.

Reasons Your Pet May Be Referred To Our Service

Post Operative Rehabilitation

Cruciate Ligament Tear
Patellar Luxation
Fractures
Amputations
Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO)
Total Hip Replacement
Elbow Dysplasia
Spinal Surgeries

Osteoarthritis
Medial Shoulder Instability
Muscle & Tendon Injuries

Tendinopathies
Bicipital Tenosynovitis
Iliopsoas Strains

Obesity
Age-related Ailments
Brachial Plexus Injury

Neurological Conditions

Degenerative Myelopathy
Fibrocartilaginous Embolism
Intervertebral Disk Herniation
Lumbosacral Disease
Polyneuropathy
Spondylosis Deformans
Tick Paralysis
Vestibular Disease
Wobbler Syndrome

Treatment Plans May Include

Gait Training
Acupuncture
Cold Laser Therapy
Neurofacilitation

Massage & Manual Therapies

Passive & Active Range of Motion
Stretching & Joint Mobilization

Splinting & Bracing

Cart Fitting
Weight Management
Strengthening Exercises

Core Stabilization
Balance/Coordination Recovery
Home Exercise Plans

Benefits

The benefits of Physical Rehabilitation are endless. Whether your pet has been injured or is suffering from geriatric ailments, rehabilitation is proven to help both humans and pets return to full function quicker than those patients who do not seek this specialty care. In a few sessions, you may see improved range of motion and a reduction in pain in your pet.

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If you live in the Milwaukee area and are interested in learning more about physical rehabilitation for your pet, please reach out and make an appointment.