Canine Physiotherapy
Canine physiotherapy can relieve a variety of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in all types of dogs, be they pets, working, sporting, or competition dogs. This form of therapy aids in reducing pain, improving movement and function, and facilitating recovery after illness, surgery, or injury. It can also slow down degeneration or help maintain your dog’s overall physical condition.
In dogs, there are several signs that may indicate a potential injury:
- Lameness
- Heat or swelling around joint(s)
- Stiffness, particularly after exercise
- Muscle wastage
- Difficulty jumping in and out of the car or up and down on/off furniture
- Behavioural changes
- Weight shifting
- Reluctance to exercise or go on walks or reduced energy
- Reactive to touch
- Tripping or toe scuffing
Working, sporting, or competition dogs may exhibit additional signs of potential injury:
- Sitting crooked
- Knocking poles
- Trailing legs
- Loss of concentration
- Avoiding an obstacle or exiting the weaves
- Shortened stride
- Slower round times
- Fidgeting in stays
Canine physiotherapy is highly effective in identifying and treating sources of pain. Using manual and electrotherapy techniques, a canine physiotherapist can reduce pain and inflammation, mobilise joints and tissues, and increase flexibility and muscle strength. This ultimately restores movement and function, allowing the dog to move comfortably. Physiotherapy may also be necessary for specific conditions, rehabilitation, recovery after injury or illness, prevention of future issues, or performance enhancement. These techniques can promote accelerated healing, ensure better quality healing, minimise muscle wastage during the recovery period, and decrease the likelihood of recurring injuries. A canine physiotherapist can also provide exercise plans to aid rehabilitation and optimise the performance of working, sporting, or competition dogs.
Incorporating canine physiotherapy into your dog’s routine care is crucial for maintaining overall body health and proper locomotion. It helps identify minor issues and prevent them from developing into more serious conditions. A canine physiotherapist ensures that working, sporting, and competition dogs perform at their best.
As specialists in canine physiotherapy, Deluxe In Dubai provides a clinic based dog physiotherapy service. We maintain the highest standards of treatment and rehabilitation for all canines.
Common Conditions in Dogs That Can Benefit from Physiotherapy Treatment
- Reduced performance in competition
- Stiffness
- Weakness
- Obesity
- Age related degeneration
- Amputees
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Muscle, tendon or ligament strains
- Muscle atrophy
- Wounds or muscle tears
- Osteoarthritis
- Cruciate ligament degeneration
- Medial patellar luxation
- Fracture repair
- Femoral head removal or hip replacements
- Spinal surgery
- Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)
Canine physiotherapy also provides benefits for neurological conditions, which include:
- Paralysis or recumbency
- Lumbosacral stenosis- Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES)
- “Wobbler syndrome”- Cervical spondylomyelopathy (CSM)
- Fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy (FCEM)
- Vertebral body malformation
- Discospondylitis
- Congenital degenerative myelopathy (CDRM)
- Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)
- Pre and post surgical care
- Palliative care
- Trauma such as from being hit by a car or a fall
- Postnatal physiotherapy and massage
Schedule Your Canine Physiotherapy Appointment Today
Schedule your canine physiotherapy appointment with Deluxe in Dubai today and experience the difference physiotherapy can make to your dog’s well-being. Call or Whatapp us on +971 58 551 2033