Hydrotherapy
Why Choose Hydrotherapy?
Canine hydrotherapy is a safe, non-invasive and highly effective method of rehabilitation, exercise and relaxation.
The warmth of the water helps muscles to relax , comfort will increase, joints will loosen and movement becomes is easier than on land.
Whether your pup needs rehab after surgery, relief from arthritis pain or a fun and low impact workout, our certified hydrotherapist is here to support their journey to a healthier and happier life.
Our state-of-the-art Australian made Underwater Treadmill is designed specifically for dogs and offers the buoyancy and resistance that aids in muscle strengthening, joint mobility and cardiovascular fitness with minimal impact on joints.
- Rehabilitation – We work closely with Veterinarians to develop customised rehabilitation programs for dogs recovering from surgery, injury or managing chronic conditions
- Fitness and wellbeing – Hydrotherapy isn’t just for healing; it’s for thriving. Our hydrotherapy sessions can help maintain a healthy weight, increase stamina and reduce stress for dogs of all ages.
Whether your pup needs rehab after surgery, relief from arthritis pain or a fun and low impact workout, our certified hydrotherapist is here to support their journey to a healthier and happier life.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
- Decrease pain and swelling
- Ease of movement or painful structures
- Improved weight bearing
- Gait re-education following spinal or neurological injury or disease
- Prevention of muscle atrophy
- Accelerated muscle strengthening
- Improved range of motion
- Balance re-education
- Maintaining and prolonging mobility in senior pets
- Conditioning and fitness
- Weight loss
- Reducing injury recovery time
- Improve blood circulation, mood and sleep
When NOT to have your hydrotherapy session!
- Open wounds
- Bitches in season
- Heart condition/disease
- Infectious or contagious conditions including gastric upsets, kennel cough, ear, eye or skin infections