What is hydrotherapy?
Derived from the Greek meaning for water healing, hydrotherapy essentially means any healing that takes place in water. From a medical point of view, hydrotherapy is used to treat certain medical conditions using controlled exercise in water, which can be controlled/non-weight bearing, or zero/low-impact. In order to obtain therapeutic properties, the water must be heated and maintained at between 28 and 30˚c and be adequately sanitised.
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Below are some of the intended effects of hydrotherapy:
What is hydrotherapy?
Derived from the Greek meaning for water healing, hydrotherapy essentially means any healing that takes place in water. From a medical point of view, hydrotherapy is used to treat certain medical conditions using controlled exercise in water, which can be controlled/non-weight bearing, or zero/low-impact. In order to obtain therapeutic properties, the water must be heated and maintained at between 28 and 30˚c and be adequately sanitised.
Below are some of the intended effects of hydrotherapy:
Relief from pain
None of us like to see our pets in pain, we also do not want them on constant medications. Hydrotherapy can help relieve your pets pain.
Relief from swelling and stiffness
The hydrostatic pressure of the water, alongside the warmth, provide much-needed relief to swollen and stiff joints. Aquatic massage performed in the pool will help reduce and relieve tension and spasm in the soft tissue.
Improved cardiovascular fitness
Exercise in this controlled and closely monitored environment can help your dog achieve and maintain a healthy heart.
Improved muscle strength
The treatment carried out can help increase muscle mass in a safe, controlled environment, particularly when weight-bearing exercise is proving difficult.
Improved joint mobilisation
Soft tissue release with aquatic massage can help reduce inflammation and swelling, and increase the elasticity of tissue, therefore improving joint range of motion.
Improved gait pattern
With improving muscle strength and joint mobilisation, gait pattern will subsequently alter and improve.
Are there any more benefits?
Yes there are many benefits to hydrotherapy for dogs click the button to the right to find out more.
Are there any more benefits?
Yes there are many benefits to hydrotherapy for dogs click the button to the right to find out more.