After Surgery: Why Walk When You Can Rehab? The first several weeks after a surgery are crucial to making the most optimal recovery, for both humans and canines. If you’ve ever had surgery yourself which required rehab, you may know just how important it is to stay on top of the exercises
Crate Rest vs. Active Rest: Which Is Better? It might seem reasonable to assume that resting after surgery is the best thing to do. If you have ever undergone any kind of significant surgery yourself, you know just how daunting getting up and moving may be. And while there is certainly some
Why You Need to Work with a Certified Canine Rehab Professional Every responsible pet owner knows that getting professional expertise is a must in order to provide the best quality of life for their four-legged friend. But because canine rehabilitation is still considered an up-and-coming field, it can be difficult for even
Canine Rehab Without an Underwater Treadmill When I decided to open my mobile canine rehabilitation practice, I was often asked this question: how can you do rehab without an underwater treadmill? At first, to be perfectly honest, I was surprised by how people didn’t understand that rehab is so much more than
At TheK9PT we truly believe that we are just as strong as our weakest link, and that partnering with other businesses helps us achieve the highest level of patient care possible. Today we highlight Boulevard Veterinary and Dr. Julie Geisler, one of their Associate Veterinarians who integrates integrative medicine, such as veterinary chiropractic, to
We recognize in human PT the importance of early mobilization and rehabilitation following surgery to achieve better outcomes. For example, patients that underwent a total joint replacement start weight-bearing and physical therapy exercises within the same day of their surgery! In the animal world, early canine rehabilitation is becoming more common, but it was encouraging
CCL tear is very common in dogs, and post-surgical rehabilitation is crucial for optimal outcomes
