Ottawa Veterinary Hospital | Canine Rehabilitation

900 Boyd Avenue, Ottawa, ON K2A 2E3 | Tel: (613) 725-1182 | Emergency: (613) 729-6139 | Email: thevet@ottawavet.com | Fax: (613) 725-5659

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Canine Rehabilitation

Canine Rehabilitation is performed by a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist. It is based on physiotherapy in the human population using manual techniques, exercises, acupuncture and modalities (Ultrasound, Electrical muscular stimulation, TENS) to increase function and mobility of joints and muscles in dogs. Rehabilitation can reduce pain and enhance recovery from injury, surgery, degenerative diseases, age-related diseases, and obesity.

Clients with any of the following conditions would be appropriate candidate for Canine Rehabilitation:

Soft tissue injuries (working, agility or companion dogs)
Joint dysfunction
Post surgical
Arthritis
Pain
Obese

The types of services offered for rehabilitation clients include:

Manual Techniques

Joint mobilizations
Soft tissue release
Deep friction
Traction
Stretching

Therapeutic Exercises

Strengthening
Flexibility
Core stabilization
Proprioception
Endurance

Acupuncture

Reduces pain and inflammation
Improves nerve stimulation
Helpful with arthritis and chronic conditions
Speeds up healing
Useful in treating neurological conditions

Modalities

Ultrasound
Electrical Muscular Stimulation
TENS

The goal is to improve the quality of life of the canine population by improving function and decreasing pain.

Veterinary Referral is required