Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy at VIMS Pet Hospital: Gentle Exercise for Powerful Healing
At VIMS Pet Hospital, we offer hydrotherapy as a valuable component of our rehabilitation program. This low-impact therapy utilizes the natural properties of water to promote healing, improve mobility, and reduce pain in pets recovering from injuries, surgeries, or managing chronic conditions.

Understanding Veterinary Hydrotherapy:
Hydrotherapy involves exercising in water, which provides several therapeutic benefits:
Buoyancy: The buoyancy of water reduces the weight-bearing stress on joints, allowing for easier movement and exercise with less pain.
Resistance: Water provides gentle resistance, which helps to strengthen muscles and improve endurance.
Hydrostatic Pressure: The pressure of the water helps to reduce swelling and improve circulation.
Warm Water: Warm water can help to relax muscles, reduce pain, and improve flexibility.

Hydrotherapy can be beneficial for pets with a wide range of conditions, including:
Post-operative recovery: Following orthopedic surgeries (fracture repair, cruciate ligament surgery, hip dysplasia surgery), soft tissue surgeries, and neurological surgeries.
Arthritis and degenerative joint disease: Managing pain, improving joint mobility, and reducing stiffness.
Muscle strains, sprains, and other soft tissue injuries: Promoting healing and reducing inflammation.
Hip and elbow dysplasia:Improving joint function and reducing pain.
Neurological conditions: Such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and degenerative myelopathy.
Obesity management: Providing a low-impact way to exercise and promote weight loss.
Geriatric care: Maintaining mobility and comfort in senior pets.

Our Hydrotherapy Services:
At VIMS Pet Hospital, we offer hydrotherapy using underwater treadmill.
Underwater Treadmill Therapy: Our underwater treadmill allows for controlled exercise in a water-filled chamber. The water level can be adjusted to vary the amount of weight-bearing, allowing for customized treatment plans.
Individualized Treatment Plans: Our experienced veterinary physiotherapists will conduct a thorough assessment of your pet's condition and develop a personalized hydrotherapy program to address their specific needs.
Supervised Sessions: All hydrotherapy sessions are supervised by our trained staff to ensure your pet's safety and comfort.

Benefits of Hydrotherapy at VIMS Pet Hospital:
Reduced Pain and Inflammation: The buoyancy and warmth of the water help to reduce pain and inflammation.
Improved Joint Mobility and Range of Motion:The reduced weight-bearing environment allows for easier joint movement.
Increased Muscle Strength and Endurance:The resistance of the water provides a gentle way to strengthen muscles.
Improved Circulation:The hydrostatic pressure of the water helps to improve circulation.
Low-Impact Exercise: Hydrotherapy is a low-impact exercise that is gentle on joints.
Faster Recovery: Hydrotherapy can help to accelerate the healing process after surgery or injury.
Enhanced Quality of Life: By improving mobility and reducing pain, hydrotherapy can significantly improve your pet's quality of life.

Our Commitment to Your Pet:
At VIMS Pet Hospital, our goal is to help your pet regain their mobility, reduce their pain, and enjoy a happy and active life.
If you have any questions about our hydrotherapy services or if you think your pet could benefit from this therapy, please contact us.
Call us at 9880076760

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