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Improved Muscle Strength: The water resistance strengthens muscles without causing excessive strain.
Joint Mobility: The buoyancy reduces the stress on joints, increasing range of motion.
Pain Relief: The warm water can help reduce discomfort associated with chronic conditions.
Weight Loss: Regular sessions can help overweight dogs lose weight in a low-impact environment.
Increased Circulation: Warm water enhances blood flow, promoting healing and overall wellness.
Cardiovascular Fitness: Swimming in a controlled environment is an excellent cardio workout.
Improved Balance and Coordination: The water’s resistance can help improve a dog’s balance and coordination.
Better Flexibility: The hydrostatic pressure of water promotes flexibility of limb movement.
Decreased Swelling: Hydrostatic pressure helps reduce swelling in injured or inflamed areas.
Improved Gait: Regular sessions can improve a dog’s gait and overall mobility.
Increased Confidence: Dogs afraid of water can gradually build their confidence in a controlled environment.
Stress Reduction: Many dogs find swimming calming and enjoyable, which can reduce stress levels.
Increased Body Awareness: Dogs can become more aware of their body’s movement in water, which can improve land movements.
Pre- and Post-Surgery Rehabilitation: Hydrotherapy can help speed up recovery after surgery and prepare bodies for operations.
Improved Digestion: Regular exercise, including swimming, can promote healthy digestion.
Healthy Coat and Skin: Swimming in clean water can improve the condition of a dog’s skin and coat.
Supports Arthritis Management: The buoyancy and warm water can help alleviate symptoms of arthritis.
Relief for Hip and Elbow Dysplasia: Water therapy can help manage these common conditions in certain dog breeds.
Mental Stimulation: The new experience of swimming and working to move in water can provide mental stimulation.
Arthritis: Hydrotherapy can help manage pain, increase mobility, and enhance quality of life for dogs with arthritis.
Hip Dysplasia: Hydrotherapy can help manage this joint condition by providing gentle, non-weight bearing exercise.
Elbow Dysplasia: Similar to hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia can benefit from the supportive properties of water.
Obesity: Hydrotherapy is a low-impact form of exercise that can assist in weight management for obese dogs.
Post-Surgical Recovery: Hydrotherapy can aid in recovery and rehabilitation after a variety of surgical procedures.
Spinal Injuries: Dogs recovering from spinal injuries often benefit from the supportive environment of water.
Degenerative Myelopathy: This progressive disease of the spinal cord can be managed with hydrotherapy, promoting movement and quality of life.
Muscle Wasting: Hydrotherapy can help to build muscle mass and strength without the impact of weight-bearing exercises.
Cruciate Ligament Injuries: Hydrotherapy can be a useful part of rehabilitation after treatment for these common knee injuries.
Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD): Hydrotherapy can provide gentle, low-impact exercise to manage this joint condition.
Patellar Luxation: Water therapy can be beneficial for dogs with this knee condition by strengthening the surrounding muscles.
Neurological Disorders: Dogs with neurological conditions can benefit from the support and movement opportunities provided by hydrotherapy.
Chronic Pain: Dogs with chronic pain conditions can often experience relief and improved mobility through hydrotherapy.
Aging-Related Conditions: Hydrotherapy can support senior dogs with various age-related conditions, improving their mobility and overall wellbeing.
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD): Hydrotherapy can help improve mobility and muscle strength in dogs suffering from IVDD.
Fracture Recovery: After the initial healing of a fracture, hydrotherapy can support strength building and rehabilitation.
Soft Tissue Injuries: Hydrotherapy can aid in the recovery and rehabilitation of soft tissue injuries, such as sprains and strains.
Stroke Recovery: Hydrotherapy can support the recovery process after a dog has suffered a stroke.
Cardiovascular Fitness: Dogs with heart conditions can benefit from the low-stress workout provided by hydrotherapy.
Chronic Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy (CDRM): Hydrotherapy can help manage this progressive disease of the spinal cord in dogs.
Our skilled hydrotherapists introduce your dog to the pool with gentle care, taking strides around the water to soothe any anxiety. Throughout the session, your pet is under our careful supervision, guided to exercise the correct body parts, and given adequate rest periods.
At RehabVet, safety is paramount. Each dog is fitted with a life jacket to ensure safety and ease of handling.
Hydrotherapy, a crucial component of canine fitness, helps to recondition weak muscles, improving strength and overall wellbeing. The frequency of treatments is dependent on the dog’s condition. Short-term treatments, such as strength rebuilding or recovery from minor surgeries, may require as few as six sessions. For dogs with chronic illnesses, hydrotherapy can become a long-term or lifelong component of their care regime.
IThis non-invasive therapy involves using water to help dogs recover from injuries, surgeries, and other health conditions. During a hydrotherapy session, there are a few things you should expect:
1. Warm-up exercises: Before the actual therapy begins, your dog will undergo some warm-up exercises to help them get comfortable with the water. This could include walking on a treadmill or swimming in a shallow pool.
2. Special equipment: You should expect to see some special equipment used during the session, such as harnesses, life jackets, and water treadmills. These tools are designed to help your dog move freely and safely in the water.
3. Different water depths: Depending on your dog’s condition, the therapist may vary the water’s depth. Shallow water is ideal for dogs with mobility issues, while deeper water is better for those who need more resistance.
4. Low-impact exercises: During the session, your dog will perform low-impact exercises to help them build muscle strength, improve flexibility, and increase circulation. These exercises could include swimming laps or walking on an underwater treadmill.
5. Monitoring by a therapist: Throughout the session, a trained therapist will be monitoring your dog’s progress, adjusting equipment, and providing support as needed. They will also keep track of your dog’s vital signs, such as heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature.
Hydrotherapy may not be suitable for dogs with certain conditions such as infectious diseases, serious heart or lung disease, open wounds, or certain skin conditions. Always consult with a veterinary professional or a certified hydrotherapist to assess each dog’s suitability.
Yes, but often times the condition affecting the animal can become worse from improper exercise routines. The underwater treadmill is a controlled exercise environment where walking speed, water temperature and water depth can all be controlled. The patient may also be given adequate rest periods if they are tired, facilitating optimal conditioning or appropriate rehabilitation from an injury. The therapist also helps to adjust therapy sessions based on how the patient is doing.
Most patients participating in aquatic therapy are already out of shape and swimming in a pool or lake requires more cardiovascular strength and endurance than is available.
Swimming in a hydrotherapy pool may be effective for some conditions, but again several factors are unable to be controlled during a free swim.
RehabVet Hotel, an extension of Singapore’s pioneering RehabVet Clinic, offers specialised pet boarding and daycare services tailored for pets requiring rehabilitation and therapeutic care.
