Rehab with Murphy Animal Hospital

Post-op Surgery Rehab

Weeks 1 to 2/3 (until staples are removed)

Ice:  Remove pain by numbing area, reduces swelling and reduces inflammation.

TENS:  Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation – reduces pain.

LASER:  Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation – promotes tissue repair and assists in pain reduction. 

PROM:  Passive Range of Motion – decreases stiffness.

Weeks 2/3 and on

Laser:  To help reduce pain and inflammation.

Hydro:  Under water treadmill sessions to rebuild muscle and get pet moving again.

Heat:  Used to reduce pain, promote relaxation, increase blood flow, improve joint mobility, and improve connective tissue flexibility.

Therapeutic Exercises: 

Used to address proprioception, balance, muscle strengthening, improve endurance, and gait retraining.

• Physio balls – exercise and stability balls.
• Cavaletti – stepping exercises.
• Balance Disks.
• Wobble Boards.

For improved results, Rehab can be combined with Hydrotherapy and Massage therapy.  Call 636-677-8555 to schedule all appointments.