What conditions in dogs are treated with physical therapy?

• Post-surgical rehabilitation

• Disc disease and lumbosacral dysfunction

• Muscular injuries:  tendonitis, spasm, contractures

• Developmental problems

• Osteoarthritis

• Gait abnormalities

• Hip and elbow dysplasia

• Ligament sprains/tears (CCL of the knee)

• Patella luxation

• Fractures

• Obesity

• Paresis, paralysis

• Wobbler's Syndrome

• Degenerative Myelopathy

• Stroke

• Fibrocartilagenous embolism (FCE)

What are the benefits of physical therapy?

• Improve function
• Improve quality of movement
• Improve strength
• Improve range of motion
• Decrease pain and swelling
• Non-invasive approach
• Improve quality of life
• Increase speed of recovery
• Injury prevention
• Reduce costs for owner

Physical therapy interventions

• Therapeutic exercise
• Balance training
• Gait training, stair training
• Manual therapy
• Assistive devices: carts, slings
• Heat and cold application
• Owner education
• Instruction on a home program