Rehabilitation at Menai Animal Hospital
Movement is Life
At Menai Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing our pet patients with the best quality of life for the longest possible time through effective rehabilitation.
Our Goals:
- Reduce pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Restore function and mobility
- Restore strength
- Improve quality of life
Options to Treat Pain and Inflammation:
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Pain-relieving drugs
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PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
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Stem cells
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Cartrophen injection
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Laser therapy
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Photonic light therapy
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Acupuncture
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TENS therapy
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Cryotherapy
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Hydrotherapy
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Massage
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Chondroprotective drugs
Who Can Benefit from Rehabilitation:
- Post-operative orthopaedic patients
- Patients with injuries to bones, ligaments, tendons, and joints
- Arthritic patients
- Neurological patients
- Agility dogs
- Geriatric patients
Some of Our Treatments:
Our vet will tailor the best treatment plan for your pet, utilising a range of rehabilitation techniques.
Laser Therapy:
Our class IV laser works through photobiomodulation, effectively altering enzyme reactions in cells. This results in:
- Decreased pain
- Decreased inflammation
- Decreased swelling
- Increased blood circulation
- Accelerated healing
- Reduction of scar tissue
TENS Therapy:
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation is excellent for:
- Joint pain
- Inflammation
- Joint effusion
- Preventing muscle atrophy
- Reducing muscle spasm
- Improving range of motion
Therapeutic Exercises:
We offer a variety of exercises including:
- Exercise balls
- Balance boards / wobble boards
- Weave poles
- Cavalettis
- Obstacles
- Proprioceptive and balance exercises
- Strengthening exercises
If you’d like to find out more about our rehabilitation services, just send us a message or call us on 02 9541 1455.