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 WHAT IS HYDROTHERAPY? Hydrotherapy is a complementary therapy that has been used for hundreds of years in both humans and animals — it simply means “therapy in water” or "water healing". It's particular value comes about because of the effects of the warmth and pressure of the water, and the buoyancy provided Hydrotherapy can be effective providing relief from pain, swelling and stiffness in the older dog and is great for weight loss in the obese dog in conjunction with a suitable diet. The buoyancy of water decreases the impact on weight-bearing areas of the body. This can reduce pain and allow a greater range of movement and ease stiff joints. The warmth of the water can increase flexibility, mobility and contractility of muscles by allowing them to relax. Resistance caused by your dog moving in water increases muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, at K9 Fit Fur Fun we can increases the resistence in the water by using the jet system, giving experienced dogs an intense cardiovascular work out. Swimming exercises every muscle in the anatomy with no impact to the joints and bones. This means that exercise and recovery can start much earlier in the injured animal, hydrotherapy also increases circulation which in turn aids the healing process. |
