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can also help improve symptoms of a neurological
condition (such as intervertebral
disc disease, fibrocartilagenous embolism
or degenerative myelopathy).
Physical rehabilitation can also be used
to balance weight management, or as a
form of conditioning for working dogs or
canine athletes.
“Rehabilitation is used to address and
improve musculoskeletal and neurologic
issues that impede a pet’s ability to perform
their activities of daily living or that
negatively impact a pet’s quality of life,”
says Dr. LoScrudato.
Before the experts at NorthStar VETS®
begin a treatment plan, dogs undergo a full
pain management,” says Dr. LoScrudato.
“It is also important to discuss client
expectations and create individualized
goals for clients and pets,” Dr. LoScrudato
explains.
The overall duration of a treatment plan
varies from patient to patient and takes
into account various factors. On average,
individual in-office session times run
between 45 and 60 minutes.
Once a treatment plan is put in place,
that doesn’t mean things are set in stone.
“Reassessing pets and adjusting the therapeutic
plan is also very important,” says Dr.
LoScrudato.
The benefits of rehabilitation are many.
Rosalie LoScrudato,
DVM, CVA, CCRP
physical examination and an evaluation of
their gait and movement. Pet parents also
fill out a comprehensive questionnaire.
Plans are individualized for each patient,
making the care at NorthStar VETS® a
truly personal experience. “It is imperative
to review the patient’s full history, take into
account client limitations, evaluate the
patient’s environment, provide recommendations
on modifications that can assist
the pet, and provide recommendations for
[We are] returning our pets to
enjoying their normal daily
activities without pain or discomfort,
whether they are young,
old, athletes or sofa buddies.
Dogs can see improved joint range of
motion, improved muscular strength and
coordination, prevention of further muscle
atrophy, improved mobility, decreased
pain, improved physical and mental
well-being, and improved quality of life.
“[We are] returning our pets to enjoying
their normal daily activities without pain
or discomfort,” says Dr. LoScrudato,
“whether they are young, old, athletes or
sofa buddies.”
HYDROTHERAPY
BENEFITS OF
REHABILITATION
❑ Improve mobility and quality
of life
❑ Decrease pain
❑ Promote physical and mental
well-being
❑ Facilitate healing and return
to function
❑ Improve joint range of motion
❑ Improve muscular strength
and coordination
❑ Prevent further muscle atrophy
SERVICES PROVIDED BY
NORTHSTAR VETS
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❑ Hydrotherapy (also called
aquatic therapy)
❑ Manual therapy (massage,
stretching, joint and/or softtissue
mobilization)
❑ Therapeutic exercise
❑ Therapeutic laser therapy
❑ Multimodal pain management
❑ Synovetin OA® for
elbow osteoarthritis
❑ Electrical stimulation
modalities (NMES)
❑ Thermotherapy (heat and ice)
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