Hydrotherapy

One of the most popular and integral animal treatments today is hydrotherapy. Hydrotherapy provides a low risk form of exercise that can aid the rehabilitation process. Hydrotherapy can be used for a variety of medical conditions while also serving as a fun activity to improve or maintain your dog’s fitness level.

Underwater treadmill

One great option for hydrotherapy is the underwater treadmill. The underwater treadmill offers a low impact, partially weight bearing exercise with a controlled speed. The warm water helps loosen tight muscles and encourages blood flow and muscle activation, while the act of walking through water improves strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness. By varying the height of the water in the underwater treadmill, the amount of weight bearing can be controlled, allowing the water to provide assistance and buoyancy or act as resistance.

BioElectric Whirlpool Therapy

BioElectric Whirlpool Therapy combines the massaging and soothing effects of whirlpool with the pain relief effects of horizontal electrical stimulation. By traveling through the water the electrical stimulation, which is barely perceptible, is able to contact and treat all submerged areas of the body.