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
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.
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.
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.

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