CVO ACCREDITED SMALL ANIMAL OFFICE 4424 Victoria Rd.

R.R.#1 Puslinch, ON N0B 2J0 519-763-SPAW (7729)

Why Rehab?

• Faster return to normal activity • Safe and controlled exercise • Pain management • Improved joint function • Prevent muscle atrophy • Increase muscle strength • Cardiovascular fitness • Change of routine

Services and Equipment • Underwater treadmill with therapy jets • Swimming pool 6 X 17’ with swim and therapy jets • Low level laser • Therapeutic ultrasound • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation • Cryotherapy/heat • Therapeutic exercise programs • Manual therapies

Products • Exercise discs/balls • Braces • Wheelchair/cart fitting • Life jackets • DVD’s on strengthening and conditioning for athletic dogs

Underwater Treadmill • Buoyancy • Resistance • Heat • Range of Motion • Joint function • Better than swimming following stifle surgery • Excellent for many geriatric conditions • Conditioning

Swimming Pool • Therapy • Recreation • Conditioning • Weight management • Therapy and swim jets

Therapeutic Exercise

Orthotics

How Can We Help?

• Pre and post-operative patients • Medical and neurological cases • Weight management • Geriatric and arthritic dogs • Athletic conditioning • Winter fitness • Summer fun!

Process for Referrals • Surgical and medical cases referral form completed with instructions from regular veterinarian or surgeon – Referring veterinarian can request specific activities, or – Ask us to develop a rehab plan

Recreational Swimming • Not a veterinary activity • “Fit to swim” form signed by regular veterinarian • Or a signed waiver/release form