Helping Your Dog Recover from a Cruciate Injury –
The Power of Canine Rehab
We all want our dogs to live full, active, tail-wagging lives. So when something like a cruciate ligament (ACL/CCL) injury happens, it can feel overwhelming — not just for the dog, but for you as their owner. These types of injuries can really knock a dog’s confidence and limit their ability to move freely, play, or even walk comfortably. But the good news? With the right rehab approach, recovery is absolutely possible.
At Apollo, we work with dogs recovering from cruciate injuries all the time. Rehabilitation plays a central role in getting them back on their feet — not just physically, but emotionally too. It’s not just about treating the injury; it’s about supporting the whole dog through recovery.
Pain Management Comes First
Before we ask the body to do anything, we need to make sure your dog is comfortable. That’s where pain management comes in — and it’s a top priority. Through hands-on techniques like massage, supported movement, and therapeutic exercises, we can reduce inflammation, ease discomfort, and make sure your dog is in the right mindset to move forward.
Every treatment plan is tailored to your dog’s specific needs. No two dogs are the same, and neither are their recoveries.
Rebuilding Strength Safely
One of the knock-on effects of a cruciate injury is muscle loss, especially in the affected leg. This muscle weakness can affect balance and make re-injury more likely. That’s why strengthening is a key part of what we do in rehab.
Using targeted, low-impact exercises, we help your dog safely rebuild strength in the right areas — particularly the muscles that support the knee and hip. This boosts their stability, confidence, and ability to move more freely over time.
Restoring Joint Mobility
After any injury, stiffness and restricted range of motion can become a real problem. That’s why we focus on keeping the joints moving — gently, gradually, and with purpose.
We use controlled range-of-motion work and functional movement to support flexibility and prevent long-term limitations. This helps your dog regain normal patterns of movement and makes everyday activities — like walking, turning, and getting up — much easier and more comfortable.
Helping Your Dog Get Back to Themselves
Contact Us
- 07300 020 514
- bookings@apolloanimalphysio.com
- apolloanimalphysio@gmail.com
- Apollo Animal Physiotherapy, Old Haine Road, Ramsgate, CT12 5AG
