Conditions Treated with Hydrotherapy
- Orthopaedic
- Neurological
- Soft tissue injuries
- Degenerative and medical conditions
- Conditions related to age - developmental or geriatric
Advantages
Here are just some advantages that hydrotherapy can offer
- Muscle relaxation
- Pain reduction
- Increase range of movement
- Improve muscle recruitment
- Reduce swelling
- Promote sensory perception
- Build core strength
- Improve gait
- Slow the progression of degenerative deseases
- Cardiovascular fitness
- Improve circulation
- Overall fitness and wellbeing
- Assist in a weight loss programme
- Preparation pre-op fitness
- Post-op rehabilitation
Common Problems Treated
Common problems treated with hydrotherapy
- Arthritis
- Hip dysplasia
- Cruciate ligament rupture
- Patella luxation
- Elbow dysplasia
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Intervertebral disc rupture (slipped disc)
- Spondylosis
- Mobility problems related to age or obesity
- Young active dogs on restricted exercise