Complete Physical Therapy with Aquatic Rehab & Cross-Training for Your Dog.
FACT: As soon as trauma occurs (by injury or surgery), muscles "shut off" and begin to atrophy.
THE RESULT: Loss of control of the joints because of muscular dysfunction; increased swelling; restricted movement.
ALL OF THESE INCREASE THE RISK OF ADDITIONAL INJURY!
Our rehab services offer assisted swimming in a warm water environment as well as an underwater treadmill.
- Speeds recovery following injury/surgery
- Improves function and quality of life
- Works reciprocal muscle groups throughout the session (helps correct muscle imbalances)
- Reduces pain and inflammation
- Reduces canine obesity thus decreasing the risk of other health-related problems
- Increases strength, range of motion (ROM) and cardiovascular conditioning
- Prevents overheating through proper water temperature
- Increases tolerance for extended cardiovascular training
- Decreases recovery time
- Reduces post-exercise soreness
- Provides good cross training for the competitive, athletic dog
- Neurological; Disc herniation, stroke/paralysis
- Fibrocartiligenous embolism (FCE)
- Hip and Elbow Dysplasia
- Total hip replacement (THR)
- Cruciate ligament tear/rupture (CCL Tear)
- Femoral Head Osteotomy (FHO)
- Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO)
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO)
- Patellar Luxation
- Degenerative Myelopathy
- Biceps tendonitis
- S/P dorsal laminectomy
- S/P Ventral slot decompression
- Pre and Post Surgical Conditioning
- Obesity
Initial contact by email is acceptable, however,
all future correspondence should be by phone.
619-227-7802
We are onsite at Markim Pet Resort in the Carmel Valley/ Del Mar area
4393 Carmel Valley Road off the 56 freeway
Services on Site:
Boarding and Day Care, Grooming, Agility and Obedience Training
Copyright 2008 | Cutting Edge K-9 | 4393 Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130 | Phone (619) 227-7802 | Fax (619) 223-0400