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Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy is a well-known healing method that uses properties of heated water (28-32°C) to rehabilitate animals, improve and restore their musculoskeletal functions and abilities.
In some cases regular hydrotherapy can be an effective alternative when orthopaedic/spinal surgery is not an option. Hydrotherapy is essential tool when it comes to safe exercise and engaging stimulation when animal is recovering from orthopaedic or neurological surgery.
It is suitable for dogs of any size, temperament and age. Evidence has shown that it is one of the most controlled and most effective rehabilitation methods for dogs and other animals with orthopaedic conditions, acute injuries, chronic osteoarthritis and identified lameness.
Health Benefits
Reduces pain and inflammation
Reduces lameness and discomfort caused by injury
Alternative option to conditions often requiring surgeries e.g. hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, partial cruciate rupture
Improves weight distribution and reduces overloading and compensation – an injured leg will carry significantly less weight which leads to overloading of other limb, muscle tension, skin adhesion and discomfort
Improves gait pattern of the animal and increases range of movement of individual joint
Helps with swelling and discomfort
Increases muscle mass as well as muscle function and targets any spasms
Improves spatial awareness (proprioception) and helps re-educate gait pattern after muscle usage loss and weakness
Reduces stiffness of the joints, especially in elderly patients suffering with osteoarthritis
Great, stimulating workout not only for dogs with restricted exercise, but also for dogs in conditioning training
Helps with weight loss, strength and stability of the animal
Promotes recovery from soft tissue injury (strain, tears), fractures and ruptured ligaments
Helps with cases of limb paralysis
Can become an alternative to traditional medication
Helps with quality of life for dogs with elbow or hip dysplasia
Helps with dogs with neurological deficit or spinal condition (Spondylosis, IVDD, Spinal stenosis, CDRM)
Hydrotherapy is also a great way to target anxieties of the animal, thanks to the gentle approach with soothing hands. Animals can still be given the space and comfort
Additional services:
Canine nutrition and nutrigenomics, joint supplement advice
Land based exercises at home
Canine myotherapy – deep tissue massage
Advice on canine enrichment and stimulation



