Therapeutic Services

Your first appointment at California Animal Rehabilitation will consist of a thorough examination. The initial evaluation will be a combination of assessments including: stance, gait, sitting, conformation and body alignment, joint health and range of motion, muscle strength and tendon integrity, neurological status, functional exams and goals.

Goniometry

Gulick Measurement

Upon completion of the exam, an overall assessment and diagnosis will be determined, and a therapy program both in and out of the facility will be proposed. Additionally, recommendations for medications, supplements, nutrition, and a home exercise plan will be issued. The home exercise plan is a very important part of success, and the plan will change as your pet progresses. Your pet will receive a combination of one of the following services each visit.

Manual Therapy: range of motion, massage, joint mobilization, stretching Biceps Brachii Stretch  Acupuncture Dry Needle Acupuncture  Gait Training Cavaletti Poles

Modalities: therapeutic ultrasound, neuromuscular electronic stimulation, accu-stim, transcutaneous neuromuscular stimulation, laser therapy, heat or cold therapy, magnetic field therapy, pulsed signal therapy Transcutaneous Neuromuscular Stimulation Pulsed Signal Therapy  Hydro-therapy: underwater treadmill, swimming Underwater Treadmill  Therapeutic Services: balance, strengthening, conditioning Proprioceptive Training

 Splinting + Bracing: CARE
works with a certified occupational therapist

Custom Splint

Additional services that California Animal Rehabilitation provides include:
cart fitting, nutrition counseling, and wellness consultations.