BENEFITS OF HYDROTHERAPY
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Increased range of movement
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Improved circulation
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Cardiovascular fitness
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Relief of pain, swelling & stiffness
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Improves mental well being
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Maintain muscle & strength
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Helps speed up recovery
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Treatment in the water reduces stress on the dogs joints encouraging full range of joint motion which in turn encourages improved muscle tone & promotes tissue repair.
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The warm water helps promote circulation & increase the rate of recovery. The hydro-static pressure of the water can also reduce pain & have an anti inflammatory effect.
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It can improve a dogs mental well being particularly following trauma, injury or surgery or when a dog is on restricted exercise. A dog being able to move freely in the water & have fun helps a dogs positive mental attitude which helps recovery. This also helps owners who can find it difficult when their dog is either convalescing or unable to exercise normally.
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CONDITIONS THAT BENEFIT FROM HYDROTHERAPY
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Arthritis
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CDRM (Chronic Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy)
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Hip & Elbow Dysplacia
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Recovery from injuries
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Paralysis
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Stroke patients
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Pre & post operative conditions
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Luxating / sub luxating patellas
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Spinal injuries
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OCD (Osteochrondilis Dissecan / Osteoarthritis of the shoulder)
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Cruciate ligament injuries & post operative recovery
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Obesity
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Fun / fitness swims
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