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Massage & Rehabilitation
Animal physiotherapy (or rehabilitation as it is referred to in B.C.) aims to assist the body in healing itself by optimizing the natural healing process.
This can be achieved by the use of massage to improve circulation, reduce toxins and inflammation, and increase soft tissue extensibility, joint mobilization, stretching, improving range of motion (ROM), as well as the use of electrotherapies such as pulsed electro-magnetic field (PEMF) therapy and low-level laser.
The key to successful rehabilitation is using condition-specific exercises and site-specific techniques to allow progressive healing, to maintain and/or improve function, and to prevent further injury.
There are three main categories of massage:
Rehabilitation for specific pre- and post-operative conditions as well as dogs recovering from acute and/or chronic injuries;
Performance for show dogs and sporting dogs;
Maintenance for general well-being and sustaining an overall standard of health for puppies, older dogs and all ages inbetween.
FitPAWS
I qualified as a FitPAWS Master Trainer in 2015 in Colorado. I use the specialized equipment mainly for rehabilitative purposes (with veterinary approval) - improving proprioception, balance, strength and flexibility - and also for training purposes for sporting dogs.
Photobiomodulation
Photobiomodulation (also known as low-level laser) is a non-invasive, non-thermal therapy that uses specific wavelengths of red and near-infrared light to stimulate cells to generate more energy and undergo self repair. It is particularly useful for reducing inflammation and healing and regenerating injured tissue. Mitochondria - the power plants of cells - are especially receptive to this process.
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy
This is used in conjunction with massage therapy (where appropriate). There is no extra charge for this. An iMRS Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field (PEMF) therapy unit manufactured by Swiss Bionic is used to aid in healthy cell regeneration by reducing inflammation and re-establishing cellular function, which ultimately leads to improved energy and capacity for healing.
The contraindications for this device are pregnancy and epilepsy (including seizures).
The iMRS has received the class II medical device license by Health Canada, legalizing the iMRS as the first ever whole body mat PEMF system in North America.