Canine Rehabilitation for Senior pets with Osteoarthritis

Goal 1- Improve the range of motion of the joints The more the angle of flexion and extension are comfortable, the more at ease is the dog to walk. Q: How do you tell a dog to flex and extend … Read More

10 Rules Of Thumb In Canine rehabilitation

1- Goniometer And Tape Measure Animals do not talk to tell us how effective the treatment is. Therefore, regular measurements and assessments of the biomechanics are necessary. The basic tools used are: A tape measure is used for the circumference … Read More

Study Animal Rehab-Physio Course

Qualifications opened to animal care professionals in Australia mainly come from courses available in the USA where it has been around for over 20 years and is now very well developed. In the USA it is very common for Vet practices to offer … Read More

A dog back brace to Lift and Carry your dog

TESTIMONIAL Here is one of the reviews we receive regularly about the Balto dog back brace. “Alice is our beautiful 12 1/2yr old Cocker Spaniel & a few months ago we noticed she was dragging her r/back leg. After tests, … Read More

What to do when your dog is Dragging or Knuckling Toes in the Hind Legs – And Yes it can happen to cats too.

Previously, we’ve discussed just how the hind legs of your dog can experience damage and pain (especially with the hock joint). Today, we have an injury that is completely different because there is no pain yet it can be equally … Read More

Dog Cruciate Ligament Damage: Surgery vs Knee Brace

Although we always wish for our pets to lead a long and healthy life, sometimes life just doesn’t work out that way. With dogs, cruciate ligament injuries are common in the hind leg region as they like to run about … Read More

Top Ten Biological Effects of K-Laser Therapy

Clinical studies and trials of laser therapy technology indicate the following beneficial effects of laser therapy on tissues and cells: Anti-InflammationLaser Therapy has an anti-edema effect as it causes vasodilation, but also because it activates the lymphatic drainage system (drains … Read More

The Canine Physiotherapy Candidate

The geriatric/arthritic patient The geriatric patient is a unique rehabilitation candidate mainly because the wear and tear of their body are not the only things to be managed. Improving cognitive function is also important. Most geriatric dogs are stiff, arthritic and … Read More

A Dog Brace Used In Veterinary Rehabilitation

Jackson’s Story Jackson is a lovely 4-year-old cross poodle. He has been abandoned with a very bad hip dislocation. He had 2 surgeries but was still not able to use his leg for over a year. Of course, he developed … Read More

Veterinary Animal Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation

What is Animal Rehabilitation? Animal Rehabilitation is the art of using different therapeutic modalities in combination with massage, stretching and therapeutic exercise in order to help the body regain function and mobility. In rehabilitation, not just the site of injury … Read More