Canine Fitness Centre

Please note that we are NOT a veterinary clinic nor do we have a licensed veterinarian on staff. If you require veterinary services for your dog, please consult your regular veterinarian.

Fitness and Physical Rehabilitation for Dogs

Physical rehabilitation is becoming an increasingly important tool as an adjunct to veterinary medicine following surgical intervention, injury, chronic pain, and neuromuscular ailments. Physical rehabilitation aids in the prevention of injury and recovery from trauma, therefore expanding the physical potential and quality of life of our canine companions.

Examples of Modalities Used in
Physical Rehabilitation

          • Ultrasound
          • Electrical stimulation
          • Laser stimulation
          • Magnetic field stimulation
         • Hydrotherapy/aquatic therapy
          • Manipulations
         • Exercise

Indications for Physical Rehabilitation:

•  Spine: acute or chronic back and neck pain, pelvic and spinal dysfunctions /     misalignments, torticollis, spondylosis, disc problems, spinal conditions
•  Neurological conditions: degenerative myelopathy, fibrocartilaginous     emboli, spinal cord trauma or inflammation, stroke
•  Muscles: spasm, strain, atrophy, weakness
•  Tendons: strains, tendonitis, calcification, contractures
•  Joints: capsulitis, arthritis, restriction, ligament sprain, contracture, stiffness,     bursitis
•  Bones: periosteal inflammation, rehabilitation of healed fractures, slow to     heal fractures
•  Nerves: partial paralysis, neural compression / bruising, Bells palsy,     neuralgias, sciatica
•  Pain control
•  Performance problems
•  Gait or stance abnormalities: lameness or changes in the quality and     soundness of movement
•  Post-operative care: orthopaedic or neurological surgeries
•  Circulation: edema, poor lymph drainage, poor blood flow
•  Wounds/injuries: open wounds, decubitus ulcers, lacerations, cuts, grazes,     haematomas, contusions, calcium deposits