Dog physical therapy is an important aspect of the rehabilitation process for dogs that have been recently injured or have just undergone major surgery. Now, physical therapy is used as part of the treatment of dog arthritis. On such method is aquatic therapy.
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Vets are now advocating dog owners to be an important part of their dogs’ arthritis treatment. An effective dog arthritis treatment plan is no longer only composed of a list of medications and supplements your dog must take – physical therapy is now included.
Unfortunately veterinary bills are usually not included in the monthly budget. Paying for dog medications can be heavy on the pocket, making dog physical therapy sessions unaffordable for many people. That is why more vets are informing their clients that in many cases they do not need expensive equipment or the services of a professional dog physiotherapist; all they need is the time and energy to help their dog cope with dog arthritis.
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The treadmill is a machine used for walking and running in one place. It is basically a conveyor belt with and an electrical motor. When the motor is turned on and the belt moves backward, the person standing on the machine must walk or run in the opposite direction at the same speed. Treadmills have become quite common not only in gyms but are now found in many homes in the United States. The machine was first used for prisoners as a physical means of reforming them in the early nineteenth century. It was only in the latter parts of the century when the treadmill was used in health clubs for cardio workouts. Interestingly, the early ancestor of the treadmill was the treadwheel, a machine operated by animals to grind grain. Hence, with its origins, it is not surprising that treadmills are now being used on animals, most especially on dogs.
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What is a therapy ball?
A therapy ball is an air-filled ball constructed with elastic soft PVC (the air pressure of a therapy ball can be changed depending on what is required by the exercise). Therapy balls are known by different names such as physioballs, fitness balls, stability balls, or Swiss balls. They were first used in the sixties, and now, therapy balls have found their way in most American homes. Actually, therapy balls come in different types and sizes. Physical therapist often take account the height, weight, and type of injury of their patient before recommending a specific size and type of therapy ball.
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