Hydrotherapy with Oasis Underwater treadmill
We are thrilled to provide Hydrotherapy, with our top of the line, Oasis Underwater Treadmill. Oasis is the premier offering in the field of rehabilitation through Hydrotherapy. Along with rehab, the Oasis can also be used for fitness training and weight control. Along with canines, the Oasis is ideal for other small animals/ pets. The natural buoyancy of water assists in a low impact but high intensity work out. This is especially important in cases of patients in the ‘recovery’ mode. With adjustable water temperature and water level, the Oasis makes rehab, fitness training or weight control, a relaxing experience.
Hydrotherapy
At All Vet Care Animal Hospital, aquatic rehabilitation is performed using the most advanced canine hydrotherapy equipment.
Exercising in water provides the advantages of buoyancy, stability, and hydro-static pressure. All of these components are good for the post-operative, arthritic, neurological, debilitated, and/or geriatric dog.
Athletic dogs benefit from exercising in water at speeds that create resistance and maximal muscle recruitment; great for total body strengthening! The underwater treadmill is also a great tool to exercise young dogs that are injured or rehabilitation from surgery, as it provides a great means to drain out some of their excess energy in a safe environment.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
All Vet Care Animal hospital uses H2O Under Water Treadmill. Its unique features are as follows:
Hydrotherapy
At All Vet Care Animal Hospital, aquatic rehabilitation is performed using the most advanced canine hydrotherapy equipment.
Exercising in water provides the advantages of buoyancy, stability, and hydro-static pressure. All of these components are good for the post-operative, arthritic, neurological, debilitated, and/or geriatric dog.
Athletic dogs benefit from exercising in water at speeds that create resistance and maximal muscle recruitment; great for total body strengthening! The underwater treadmill is also a great tool to exercise young dogs that are injured or rehabilitation from surgery, as it provides a great means to drain out some of their excess energy in a safe environment.
Benefits of Hydrotherapy
- WARMTH of the water (28°C-32°C) helps relax muscles, decrease pain and muscle spasm, and increases range of motion. The warm water also prevents small dogs from getting cold.
- HYDRO-STATIC PRESSURE of the water reduces swelling by creating a perpendicular pressure to the body and limbs, thus reducing any existing edema in the limbs of the body during exercise.
- RESISTANCE of the water promotes maximum muscle use, increased joint range of motion and minimum pain during exercise. The resistance can also provide for a more intense work out as heart rate and oxygen consumption can be greater when working in water as compared to land.
- BUOYANCY of the water decreases the concussive forces on bones and joints during exercise. In dogs with weakness and poor balance and co-ordination, the buoyancy of the water provides assistance, as 60 – 80% of the dog’s body weight can be supported by the water.
All Vet Care Animal hospital uses H2O Under Water Treadmill. Its unique features are as follows:
- Easy access to exercise chamber (particularly for animals with difficulty walking)
- Clear doors and windows are for excellent viewing
- Water is automatically heated, treated, and filtered (water quality is checked, treated, and recorded twice daily)
- Water height is regulated to accommodate different breeds and adjust for weight bearing
- Adjustable treadmill speed, incline, and added resistance (with the use of water jets)
- Digital wall display for treadmill speed, time, and distance
- Muscle, Tendon & Ligament injuries
- Arthritis
- Following Orthopedic Surgery
- Neurological Conditions (operative or non-operative)
- General Muscle Weakness
- Weight Loss and Weight Management
- General Muscular and Aerobic Conditioning
- For Fun and to Drain Excessive Energy!
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