Why Swim?
Hydrotherapy, which translates literally as ‘healing with water’, is exercise whilst the body is supported in water. It is useful for:
- Recovering from an operation especially orthopaedic or spinal surgery
- Arthritis relieving joint inflammation, increasing mobility
- Improving muscle tone and building muscle bulk.
Patients who have recently had surgery can perform movements which would be impossible on land, helping them to recover lost muscle tone and joint flexibility.
Overweight dogs can exercise with extra support for their joints. Swimming is safe ‘non or low weight bearing’ form of exercise.
Healthy dogs can swim to get fitter.
Sporty dogs improve their cardio fitness for agility, endurance of whatever else you like to do with your pet. Hydrotherapy also improves muscle strength and joint mobility.
Swimming is Fun for Everyone
Hydrotherapy is a great way to liven up your pet’s exercise
Medical Reasons for Hydrotherapy
Hydrotherapy can be used to treat conditions such as:
Joint disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Spondylosis
- OCD (Osteochondrosis Dissecans) and Patella Luxation (‘wobbly kneecaps’)
- Hip or Elbow Dysplasia
- Cruciate Ligament injuries
Neurological conditions
- Intervertebral Disc disease (IVDD)
- Chronic Radiculomyelopathy (CDRM)
Recovery from surgical operations
- Cruciate Ligament Surgery (Lateral Fabello Tibial Suture/ TTA/TPLO)
- Surgery on Intervertebral Discs (Hemilaminectomy and Ventral Slot procedures)
- Femoral Head and Neck Excision
- Hip Replacement
- Repair of fractures (broken bones)
Still have questions?
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