Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine

Rehabilitation and Integrative Medicine for Dogs and Cats

Veterinary rehabilitation can be prescribed for a variety of conditions. In all cases, the goal of rehabilitation is to restore, maintain, and promote optimal function and quality of life by decreasing pain and improving mobility. This is done through a variety of modalities including functional exercises, manual therapy, acupuncture, laser therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical stimulation, shockwave therapy, and many others.

Integrative medicine for pets combines conventional care with evidence-based, patient-centered therapies to treat the whole animal, not just the symptoms. This approach integrates therapies such as acupuncture, manual therapy, nutraceuticals, nutritional therapy, and physical therapy, that work synergistically to reduce pain, alleviate symptoms, and support long-term health, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for pets with chronic conditions, injuries, or age-related issues.

Visit with a Veterinary Rehabilitation Specialist

Your pet will receive a thorough physical examination, along with functional and pain assessments, that may include diagnostics to determine the best possible treatment. Our veterinarian will then discuss the treatment options. Together, we’ll make a plan that is right for your pet.

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Our rehabilitation and mobility services

The rehabilitation and mobility services we offer include:

Physical Rehabilitation: Uses therapeutic exercises to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, promoting optimal recovery and mobility.
Customized Exercise Programs: Tailored exercise plans to support specific rehabilitation goals, enhance mobility, and maintain long-term health.
Acupuncture: A traditional technique to alleviate pain, improve circulation, and stimulate healing through targeted needle insertion.
Manual Therapy and Myofascial Release: Hands-on techniques that relieve muscle tension, enhance flexibility, and promote pain relief.
Laser Therapy (Photobiomodulation): Uses specific light wavelengths to reduce pain, inflammation, and speed tissue repair at the cellular level.
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy: A non-invasive therapy that uses sound waves to stimulate healing and relieve pain in tendons and joints.
Therapeutic Ultrasound: Provides deep tissue warming and pain relief, enhances circulation, and promotes tissue repair.
Electrotherapy: Includes TENS and NMES to reduce pain, stimulate muscle contraction, and support neuromuscular rehabilitation.
Electromagnetic Field Therapy: Uses electromagnetic fields to support cellular repair, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation.
Intra-articular and Intra-lesion Injections: Delivers therapeutic agents directly to joints or soft tissues to reduce pain and inflammation.
Regenerative Medicine (Stem Cell & Platelet-Rich Plasma): Advanced therapies using the body’s own cells to repair damaged tissues and accelerate healing.
Weight Management and Conditioning: Supports healthy weight to reduce joint strain and optimize physical conditioning.
Wheelchair Measurement and Fitting: Ensures a customized fit for carts or wheelchairs to support mobility and enhance quality of life.
Bracing and Prosthetic Fitting: Provides custom orthotics and prosthetics to support mobility, joint stability, and improve functionality.

Our integrative medicine services

Acupuncture: Balances the body’s energy and alleviates pain through targeted needle placement, improving wellness holistically.
Medical Manipulation/Chiropractic Care: Aligns the spine and joints to restore function, reduce pain, and improve mobility.
Nutritional and Herbal Supplement Consult: Personalized dietary guidance and supplement recommendations to support health and recovery.
Senior and Geriatric Care: Focuses on the unique needs of older pets, enhancing comfort, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Palliative and Hospice Support: Compassionate care for pets with serious illnesses, focusing on comfort, pain management, and quality of life.

Pets who benefit from rehabilitation and integrative medicine therapy include:

Orthopedic patients: Osteoarthritis, post-surgical cases, hip and elbow dysplasia, soft tissue injuries.
Neurologic patients: Spinal disc disease, nerve injuries, degenerative myelopathy, lumbosacral disease.
Senior pets: Osteoarthritis, back pain, weakness, chronic diseases.
Working and service dogs: Injury prevention and optimizing performance.
Cancer patients: Supportive and palliative care to enhance quality of life.
Internal medicine patients: Adjunctive and palliative care for gastrointestinal, kidney, autoimmune, and dermatological conditions.

Our team looks forward to helping your pet live their best life. Questions? Call us at 916-757-6600.