Hydrotherapy has many benefits for our pets! Hydrotherapy helps;
- alleviate pain, swelling and inflammation
- Promotes relaxation in muscles
- Increases/maintain muscle mass
- Improve cardiovascular fitness
- Improve joint mobility and range of motion
- Improve proprioception
- Non concussive form of exercise reducing joint discomfort
- Improve core strength and balance
- Improve overall fitness and endurance
- Weight loss without concussive forces on joints
Hydrotherapy can help a wide range of conditions such as;
- Arthritis
- Neurological conditions
- Post cruciate surgery
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbows dysplasia
- Joint disease
- Luxating patella
- Some spinal conditions
Did you know both physiotherapy and hydrotherapy are covered by some pet insurers? This is because it reduces the risk of re-injury and better healing post-operative.
