to reach the tissues and organs.
Canine rehabilitation would also
benefit a patient that is suffering from
Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease, and
is not a candidate for surgical
intervention. The focus of the therapy
is to provide immediate pain relief to
encourage the pet to feel comfortable
with weight bearing. As the patient’s
comfort level improves on the injured
limb, the focus is to strengthen that
limb to provide some stability of the
joint. There are mobility assistance
devises that can also be used during
the conservative management therapy
to prevent further injury. The use of
laser and other physical modalities
help to improve tensile strength of the
CCL, resulting in a faster recovery.
As a Certified Canine Rehabilitation
Assistant and Certified Canine Massage
Therapist, I have dedicated my career
to helping patients who are in need of
manual assistance to help them return
to their everyday routine, thus earning
the trust and gratitude from their
owners. For most of our clients, these
patients are not just pets, they are
members of the family, and our clients
are seeking alternative options to
ensure an optimal quality of life for
their beloved companions. At Coral
Springs Animal Hospital, we are
focused on providing that quality of
care and trust that our clients are
looking for, and I am grateful every day
to be part of the future of
rehabilitation therapy in veterinary
medicine.
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