Physical Rehabilitation

Veterinary Physical Rehabilitation Services

Physical therapy has long been the standard form of care in human medicine, maximizing recovery after injury or surgery and effectively managing chronic conditions like arthritis. At Allure Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care, we bridge Western and Alternative medicine to give your pet the best of both worlds. Our Rehabilitation treatments augment the relief provided by medications and alternative care (acupuncture, herbal supplements), often decreasing and even eliminating the need for conventional pain medications.

Select Conditions That May Benefit From Physical Rehabilitation

• Osteoarthritis
• Geriatric weakness
• Mobility challenges
• Post-operative recovery (TPLO, CBLO, TTT, extracapsular stabilizations, etc.)
• Non-surgical management of cruciate ligament tears
• Hip, shoulder, and elbow dysplasia
• Post-operative back surgeries (hemilaminectomy, fusion, decompression)
• Non-surgical management of spinal disorders (disc disease, lumbosacral disease)
• Post-operative neck surgeries (ventral slots, AA stabilizations)
• Fibrocartilaginous embolism (FCE)
• Femoral head ostectomies (FHO)
• Recovery from trauma and surgical repairs
• Post-operative fracture repairs
• Degenerative myelopathy (DM)
• Brain injury
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Deconditioning
• Sports assessment and conditioning programs

Physical Rehabilitation Services and Treatments

• Underwater treadmill
• Land treadmill
• Therapeutic exercises
• Laser therapy
• Electrical stimulation
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Manual therapies
• Wheelchair consultations, fittings, and training
• Orthotics (braces) and prosthetics
• Weight management
• Athletic conditioning and injury prevention
• Home exercise programs

Your pet’s care team includes your family Vet, Allure Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care, and most importantly, you! Owner education is a critical component of your pet’s care. Our ultimate goal is to empower you with the tools to help your pet attain the best quality of life possible and return to the activities you both enjoy.

To best empower you to care for your pet through their recovery, we:

• Ensure you have strategies for effective management at home to protect healing tissues and provide your pet with optimal assistance
• Problem-solve through specific home care challenges with you and make recommendations for tactics and products to make it easier to care for your pet
• Utilize specialized software for home programs to provide a plan for you to follow with videos, illustrations, and detailed instructions

Why Choose Allure Veterinary Hospital & Urgent Care? Experience. Expertise. Compassion.

Our Rehabilitation department is led by a Physical Therapist who obtained her advanced educational degree (Master’s in Physical Therapy) and began her career in 1996. Since 2002, she has worked exclusively in Veterinary specialty hospitals, making her one of the most experienced practitioners in the nation. She is joined by skilled and experienced staff holding certifications in Rehabilitation and a Physical Therapy Aide. Our Rehabilitation team employs specialized equipment and compassionate fear-free handling skills to give your pet the best possible care in a low-stress environment.