Services

Rehabilitation services are available at Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre. Rehabilitation can play an integral part of your pet’s recovery by providing the right environment where:

  • Pain & discomfort are alleviated

  • Muscles are strengthened

  • Joint mobility is enhanced

  • Physical well-being is promoted

  • Fitness & weight loss are achieved

 

Why a Rehab Veterinarian?

Rehabilitation veterinarians have extensive education in the areas of rehabilitation, orthopedics, neurological dysfunction, myofascial disorders, as well as pain management. This can assist in treating your pet by designing a therapeutic plan that has been customized for their individual needs. 

 

Conditions Commonly Treated

  • Post-operative orthopedics

  • Soft tissue conditions

    • Tendon & muscle injuries

  • Neurological conditions

    • Post-operative cases

    • Conservative management of intervertebral disc disease

  • Arthritis & geriatrics

  • Fitness & weight loss

  • Palliative care programs with a focus on pain management and supporting normal function

Services Provided

  • Rehabilitation consultations

  • Weight bearing analysis

  • Weight management counseling

  • Tailored home exercise plans

  • Manual therapy

    • Range of motion

    • Stretching

    • Joint mobilizations

  • Therapeutic exercises

  • Thermotherapy & cryotherapy

  • Photobiomodulation (laser therapy)

  • Radial shockwave therapy

  • Myofascial trigger point therapy

  • Medical acupuncture

  • Electrical muscle stimulation

  • Neurological rehabilitation

    • Wheel chair fitting is available

  • Land-based & underwater treadmill

    • Gait training

    • Physical fitness

  • Orthotic (brace) & prosthetic devices (V-OP) by Orthopets

If you are concerned about your pets level of discomfort, physical well-being or their recovery process please speak to the rehabilitation service at VCA Tri Lake Animal Hospital & Referral Centre.