Non-Surgical Support
Move Freely, Live Fully: Empowering Canine Health Through Conservative Care.
Physiotherapy and hydrotherapy are invaluable for the non-surgical recovery of dogs, offering holistic approaches to rehabilitation that address a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.
These therapies play crucial roles in managing pain, restoring mobility, and improving overall quality of life for dogs recovering from injuries, degenerative conditions, or chronic diseases.
For instance, in cases of osteoarthritis (hip, elbow, stifle, spondylosis), physiotherapy interventions such as therapeutic exercises, joint mobilizations, and modalities like laser therapy or ultrasound help alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and improve joint function.
Hydrotherapy provides low-impact exercise that strengthens muscles, enhances range of motion, and promotes cardiovascular fitness without placing excessive strain on joints. Additionally, both modalities can address compensatory movement patterns, improve proprioception, and prevent secondary complications associated with decreased mobility. By tailoring treatment plans to individual needs, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy empower dogs to regain function, independence, and vitality, ensuring a happier and healthier life without the need for surgical intervention.
Common conditions that are suitable for conservative management include:
Osteoarthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease)
Cruciate Ligament Injuries (e.g., ACL Tear)
In some cases, smaller dogs or less severe injuries may be managed conservatively through rest, physical therapy, joint supplements, and weight management. However, more severe cases often require surgical intervention.
Bicep Tendonitis
Depending on the severity of the condition, dogs with this condition benefit from conservative management strategies such as crate rest, anti-inflammatory medications, pain management, physical therapy, and hydrotherapy.
Hip Dysplasia
While severe cases may require surgical intervention, mild to moderate hip dysplasia can often be managed conservatively through weight management, exercise modification, joint supplements, and physical therapy to improve muscle strength and joint stability.
Patellar Luxation
Mild cases of patellar luxation may be managed conservatively through exercise modification, weight management, physical therapy to strengthen surrounding muscles, and joint supplements. However, severe cases may require surgical correction.
Back Pain and Muscle Strain
Conservative management for back pain and muscle strain in dogs often includes rest, anti-inflammatory medications, pain management, physical therapy modalities such as massage, stretching exercises, and gradual return to activity.
Neurological Conditions (e.g., Canine Vestibular Disease)
Depending on the cause and severity, some neurological conditions in dogs may be managed conservatively through supportive care, medications to alleviate symptoms, physical therapy to improve balance and coordination, and lifestyle modifications.
Soft Tissue Injuries (e.g., Ligament Strains)
Mild to moderate soft tissue injuries in dogs can often be managed conservatively through rest, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy modalities such as cold therapy and laser therapy, and gradual return to activity.
Contact Us
- 07300 020 514
- bookings@apolloanimalphysio.com
- apolloanimalphysio@gmail.com
- Apollo Animal Physiotherapy, Old Haine Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5AG
