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state-of-the-art AnWell Veterinary Rehab and Conditioning
Center is Pennsylvania's first total rehab and conditioning
facility to feature the Ferno Hydrotreadmill and Swim System
for aquatic therapy for veterinary rehabilitation.
Using
the natural properties of water (buoyancy, resistance and
heat), the treadmill system creates a low-impact treadmill
workout that helps the animal to increase muscle strength
and endurance, and allows for a quicker transition to land-based
therapy. Treatments are customized through variable water
heights, which can accommodate different sized dogs and be
adjusted for various weight bearing exercises.
Physical
rehabilitation is a controlled exercise environment that allows
the animal to begin to regain function after an injury, minimizes
the risk of reinjury, and prevents muscle atrophy and other
complications of disease. Our goals are to improve mobility,
manage pain, improve strength, and restore function in the
lives of our pets.
We
function strictly as a referral center for rehabilitation
services to the veterinary community. working as a team
with the referring veterinarian. Dogs
from the mid-Atlantic region-Pennsylvania, New Jersey,
New York, Delaware and Maryland-can receive extended
treatment at AnWell while enjoying off-hours comfort
at the new Lucky
Chance Pet Resort and Spa.
Our well-trained
staff use the AnWell Center
to treat a wide variety of canine health issues, including:
post surgical cases, joint injuries, gait abnormalities,
circulation restoration, muscle injuries, arthritis,
geriatrics, neurological, orthopedic, pain management,
and weight management.
The
most common orthopedic surgeries we see are hips and
knee joints. These patients can really benefit from
hydrotherapy early in the recovery process. We also
see a number of back and neck surgeries which take a
lot of time and work and some dedicated owners. Older
pets, who may not be surgery candidates get a tremendous
benefit from the hydrotherapy and an exercise program
that results in increased mobility. We also work with
a number of dysplasia and osteoarthritis cases.
The AnWell
Veterinary Rehab and Conditioning Center also offers proactive
wellness programs involving:
- Hydrotherapy
- Aquatic
exercise with underwater treadmill system
- Swim
therapy
- Massage
- Range
of motion and stretching
- Cold
and heat applications
- Individualized
conditioning/strengthening/exercise programs
- Electric
muscle stimulation
- Land Treadmill
Therapy
- Therapeutic
Ultrasound
- Neuromuscular
Electrical
Hydrotherapy
treatment benefits dogs because:
- Warm
water enhances pain reduction and increases the extensibility
of muscle tissue and tendons
- Older
animals with joint problems can exercise effectively
by taking pressure off their joints in water
- Improved
circulation
- Restoration
of mobility
- Strengthening
of limbs
- Increased
range of motion
- Improved
coordination and function
- Variable
water heights accommodate different sized dogs and allow
for adjustable weight bearing.
- Dogs
can either swim at maximum water height or walk comfortably
on the treadmill at lower water heights without experiencing
panic.
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