Ashby Canine Hydrotherapy Centre
What is Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy is the use of warm water as a therapy to aid recovery from injury and ease chronic conditions. The benefits of hydrotherapy are scientifically proven, with the reduction in stiffness and an increase in mobility and fitness leading to improved quality of life. Hydrotherapy provides a safe environment where dogs can swim in clean, heated water, which can aid muscle relaxation, provide pain relief and allow a dog to exercise in a non weight bearing environment which can ease pain and help to increase a dogs mobility.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy encourages a range of joint motion in reduced weight bearing conditions, improving muscle tone and tissue repair without putting undue stress on damaged tissue. During controlled swimmimg the cardiovascular stamina, muscle tone and range of movement can be improved. Hydrotherapy is particularly helpful in aiding recovery from injury and surgery and can also help with the management of obesity.
Once a dog is immobilised after injury or surgery, muscle wastage can occur within three days. Hydrotherapy can help rebuild muscles that have deteriorated.
Conditions that can benefit from Hydrotherapy
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Hip and Elbow dysplasia – especially useful for young dogs who are restricted to lead exercise
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OCD
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Osteoarthritis (DJD) primary and secondary to developmental conditions
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Spondylosis
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Total Hip Replacement
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Femoral Head and Neck Excision (FHNE)
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Arthroscopy
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Cranial Cruciate Rupture- TPLO/TTA/Lateral Suture
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Patella Luxation
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Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
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Spinal Stenosis
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Intervertebral Disc Protrusion/Degenerative Disc Disease
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Fibro-Cartilaginous Embolism (FCE)
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Cervical Vertebral Malformation
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Spinal Injury/Trauma/Shock
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Discospondylitis
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Neuromuscular Disease
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Peripheral Neuropathies
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Tendinitis
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Ligament strain
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Tendinopathies,
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Muscle strains/sprains