Rehabilitation and Physical Therapy
Rehabilitation and physical therapy can help speed recovery following an injury and/or surgery as well as help animals with degenerative conditions maintain normal function and mobility. Along with acupuncture and laser therapy, rehabilitation and physical therapy play an important role in pain management.
Conditions which benefit from rehabilitation and physical therapy include:
Degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis
Injuries involving muscle, ligaments, tendons, bone, joints and the nervous system
Weight loss
Physical conditioning, fitness and athletic performance
Dr. Tharp's physical therapy sessions may involve the following:
Manual therapies such as massage, joint mobilizations, myofascial release and craniosacral therapy
Therapeutic exercises with an emphasis on training owners to do exercises with their pet at home
Physical modalities such as acupuncture, laser therapy and electrical stimulation