The two most exciting pieces of equipment at the rehab center are the Ferno Underwater Treadmill and the VetSystems Hydrotherapy tank with electric stimulation.  The underwater treadmill allows a dog recuperating from surgery to exercise in a controlled fashion, with buoyancy to prevent stress on the joints.  Dogs that previously took 6 months to fully recover from knee surgery are now back to normal in 6-12 WEEKS. 

The buoyancy of the underwater treadmill assists dogs with hind leg paralysis like Jasper and Lucky.  We were able to re-train Jasper (who had both hind legs paralyzed) and Lucky (who had a stroke like condition that left one half his body partially paralyzed) to walk again.  Without the underwater treadmill, neither dog would be walking normally at this time!

The Hydrotherapy tank with electric stimulation is also the only one of its kind in the state, and is unparalleled in its ability to reduce pain and inflammation.  Dogs like Robbie, a dachshund with back pain, or Drake Davis, a chocolate lab who injured his knee on the first day of the hunt, have benefited from the healing and anti-inflammatory properties of this tank.

We use a variety of techniques for strengthening hind limb and back muscles using large physio-balls.  We help balance and coordination using rocker boards or other therapeutic exercises.  Much like a human physical therapist, we will prescribe various exercises for you to do with your dog at home.

(801) 294-5960 • www.k-9rehab.com | 689 West 500 South • West Bountiful, Utah 84087
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