Why Veterinary Rehabilitation Services?
Veterinary Skill + Physical Therapy Techniques =
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In-depth patient assessment
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Comprehensive written report provided to you and your client
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Multiple treatment modalities available on site
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Proven results in improving mobility & quality of life
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In-patient hospitalisation for rehab treatment is available
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Registered veterinary nurses are Low Stress Handling / Fear Free certified
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Able to provide assistive device fittings and recommendations on site
Most importantly we are unique to Western Australia because we have:
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both a Veterinarian and Registered Veterinary Nurse who are certified with internationally recognised qualifications in Canine Rehabilitation, and
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both are actively involved with teaching and advancing the field of veterinary rehabilitation in Australia.
Which patients can benefit from rehab?
Veterinary rehabilitation can benefit a wide range of pets, including those recovering from surgery, managing osteoarthritis, or dealing with chronic / maladaptive pain, neurological or orthopaedic conditions.
Rehab is also helpful in assessing, treating and improving quality of life for patients suffering from many other conditions including:
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Lameness that has not improved with analgesia and rest
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Hip dysplasia and luxating patellae (including proactive rehabilitation exercises to prevent deterioration)
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Partial cruciate ligament tears
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Neurologic disorders causing weakness or paralysis of 1-4 limbs
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Pre- and post-operative patients following orthopedic, spinal, and soft tissue surgeries
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Amputations
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Congenital limb deformities
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Myopathies, including post snake envenomation
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Hyper / hypo mobile joints
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Cats!!
Not sure if your pet or patient can benefit? Just contact us to find out how we can help
When should I refer?
This is one area we’d love to get vets thinking about and changing the current thought process, especially in the post-op period.
Our opinion is that pets should be referred for rehab as soon as it’s practical and safe. Ideally, 1-2 weeks post-op.
It’s been well established for decades that with humans, prolonged bed rest as the primary treatment in a post-op situation is associated with worse outcomes.
We do acknowledge that animals have an extra layer of complexity to humans, but we believe that a happy medium exists, where appropriate exercise & rehab can be provided during the crate rest period.
Ready to refer?
While we don't require referrals, we do appreciate them!
Please feel free to reach out to us anytime to discuss current or potential patients. Email is the quickest way to get a reply from us, as it is often difficult for us to get to the phone while we are consulting. However, don't hesitate if you would prefer to call us: 0451 417 435.
If you have a patient you would like to refer, please email us a copy of the history and any relevant radiographs or specialist reports.
We are happy to contact the client directly or have them contact us, just let us know which is preferred (below).
We will send you a comprehensive report of our findings and plan following the initial assessment.
