Maritime Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center
Physical Rehabilitation Services at Maritime
Physical therapy has assisted human patients in recovering from injuries, illnesses, and surgeries by improving function and alleviating pain. At Maritime, we aim to achieve similar results for your beloved pet.
Our primary goal is to safely return your pet to an optimal level of function as quickly as possible, minimizing 'downtime' and psychological distress for both you and your pet. Additional rehabilitation goals include increasing joint motion, improving muscle strength and coordination, reducing pain and inflammation, restoring balance and endurance, and improving body composition (reducing fat and gaining muscle).
Physical Rehabilitation Services at Maritime
Our comprehensive care includes a full spectrum of rehabilitation services:
Land and underwater treadmill
Acupuncture and electro-acupuncture
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Herbal Therapy
Assistive devices such as harnesses, braces and carts
Therapeutic Exercise
Massage Therapy
Laser therapy
Shockwave therapy
Therapeutic heat and cryotherapy
Electrical stimulation (TENS/NMES)
Pulsed electromagnetic therapy
Like humans, pets may benefit from physical rehabilitation. Rehab is helpful post-operatively and can benefit pets who have arthritis, neurological disorders, soft tissue injuries, or who are overweight. Physical rehabilitation can support the following:
Improve range of motion
Improve balance and coordination
Improve mobility
Reduce inflammation
Relieve pain
Improve surgical outcomes by reducing recovery time
