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Underwater Treadmill
What is Hydrotherapy?
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Hydrotherapy uses the properties of water to create a partially non weight bearing environment for your dog to exercise in
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This allows for a safe environment, to help build muscle mass, increase joint range of motion, reduce pain and inflammation and increase cardiovascular fitness
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The water is kept at 30-32 degrees Celsius which allows for many therapeutic benefits
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5 minutes of Aquatic treadmill therapy is equivalent to about 20 minutes walking on land!
What is involved in a hydrotherapy session?
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We will ask an overview of your dogs clinical history and their home management details i.e. daily exercise, diet, supplements etc
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Static and dynamic assessment including a quick health check
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Fitting of a harness
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Shower to ensure your dog is clean and to warm their muscles
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Your dog will then enter the treadmill and undergo their session
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Post session your dog willl be showered again to rinse of the chlorinated water from the treadmill
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Your dog will then be towel dried (hair drier used for dogs that tolerate it!). We recommend if its cold weather, that you bring a coat for your dog to wear on the journey home​​
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Your appointment should last between 30 mins - 1 hour depending upon your dogs requirements
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Benefits of Hydrotherapy:
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Reduce pain, stiffness and inflammation
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increase muscle mass and tone
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Increase cardiovascular fitness
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Aid recovery post operatively
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Aid weight loss
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Increase circulation
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Increase joint range of motion
What conditions can hydrotherapy help?
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Pre and post surgical cases
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Arthritis
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Soft tissue injuries
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Hip/elbow dysplasia
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Other orthopaedic conditions such as cruciate disease/ patella luxation
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Neurological conditions
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Spinal conditions
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General pain and swelling
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General mobility issues
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Obesity
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Fitness and conditioning
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Vet surgeons Act 1966
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All animals require veterinary consent before their hydrotherapy session in compliance with the law. Referral forms can be found at the bottom of each page.
Prices
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£60 Initial hydrotherapy session
£45 follow up hydrotherapy session​
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Please contact for specific prices if you have multiple dogs that are requiring fitness and conditioning sessions
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Many insurance companies will cover hydrotherapy sessions so be sure to check if your policy does
