HYDROTHERAPY

Canine hydrotherapy is a low-impact, water-based therapy designed to aid dogs in recovering from injury, manage chronic conditions, and improve overall mobility.

Using either a hydrotherapy pool or an underwater treadmill, and benefiting from the therapeutic properties of water, dogs are able to exercise in a supportive environment that help to alleviate joint stress. Under the guidance of a trained hydrotherapist, each dog's health status and movement are continually assessed to ensure safe, effective support. The hydrotherapist provides gentle assistance and guidance to help your dog swim confidently and achieve optimal outcomes.

The hydrotherapist takes time to ensure your dog feels comfortable and at ease, fostering a bond that encourages trust. Allowing the dog to engage at their own pace and offering them choices during sessions promotes a sense of control. This approach enhances the proprioceptive feedback received from the treatment techniques and contributes to better results and progression.

Before and after each session, your dog will be showered. Pre-treatment showering removes debris from the coat, warms up the muscles, and prepares the dog for therapy.  Specific showering techniques are used to integrate this process into the treatment, further enriching the proprioceptive experience. After the session, the shower helps to rinse away any residual chemicals from the sanitised water and maintain muscle warmth for as long as possible. This post-treatment process also provides additional proprioceptive benefits through the drying phase.