Canine Rehabilitation Therapy

Animal Medical Clinic now offers canine rehabilitation. Dr. Sheri Fastenrath has completed all the necessary coursework to become certified in the canine rehabilitation program from the University of Tennessee.

Canine rehabilitation uses a variety of therapeutic exercise and modalities to improve function and promote healing. The benefits of canine rehabilitation include decreasing pain, improving cardiovascular fitness, and increasing joint mobility, muscular strength and endurance.

Click here to download our canine rehabilitation referral form.

What are some of the indications for canine rehabilitation? Canine rehabilitation is useful in the following situations:

• Orthopedic trauma or post surgery
• Neurologic injuries or post surgery
• Chronic pain
• Degenerative joint disease
• Weight loss
• Athletic conditioning

At Animal Medical Clinic, we use the following modalities of therapy:

• Underwater treadmill
• Therapeutic exercise
• Therapeutic ultrasound
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
• Low-level laser light therapy
• Therapeutic massage
• Hot and cold compress therapy

Our mission is to offer a unique service to our clients and referring veterinarians. Our goal is to greatly improve the quality of life for your pet by offering the best available rehabilitation and pain management therapy, as well as provide a physical fitness program for you dog.