Canine
At ARC, our passion is to help your dog to physically be the best they can be. Whether that’s recovering from injury, managing arthritis, sports conditioning or more.
Our canine services include:
Canine Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy for animals helps to restore and maintain mobility, function and performance. Our Physiotherapy consultations can be performed at the centre or in your home.
Canine Physiotherapy consultations include:
- Discussing your pet’s medical history, current medications and current exercise routine
- Observation – conformation/posture, muscle development and symmetry, behaviour and willingness to perform tasks
- Gait analysis
- Palpation assessment
- Joint range of motion and mobilisation
- Muscle strength/length testing
- Massage and/or Dry Needling for pain relief
A specific Physiotherapy treatment plan will be composed according to your dog’s needs, helping your dog to achieve progressive rehabilitation goals and increase rate of recovery. Treatment plans are aimed at improving the function and rehabilitation of your pet as well as their happiness and quality of life.
Canine Hydrotherapy
Our Canine Underwater Treadmill is a highly effective tool that aids in speeding up recovery post surgery, injury or disability in a controlled environment. It is suitable for all breeds from extra small to extra large!
- Increased rate of recovery after injury and/or surgery
- Increased rate of muscle growth after injury and/or surgery
- Cardiovascular fitness (heart & lungs)
- Reduced weight-bearing on joints
- Muscle strengthening and conditioning
- Improved circulation
- Weight loss
*Please note we encourage you to bring your own towel/s.
Myofunctional Therapy (Massage)
Canine Myofunctional Therapy (massage) is a holistic, therapeutic treatment that involves specific massage of soft tissues and stretching techniques. Massage therapy is one of the most ancient forms of holistic therapy and is highly regarded for its healing effects.
Massage treats the entire body as a whole, relaxing muscle tissue, enabling it to elongate and maintain a healthy tone by increasing blood and lymph circulation to the skin and muscles.
Massage can be effective for:
- Injury or post surgery recovery
- Improving muscle and joint stiffness/mobility
- Musculoskeletal conditions such as Arthritis, back pain
- Maintaining a happy, healthy body
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy is a pain free treatment, used to assist in the healing of a wide range of conditions such as:
- Post-surgery pain relief and healing
- Arthritis
- Joint and muscle inflammation
- Wound healing
- Skin conditions
- Tendon or ligament injuries
Laser therapy works by administering an infrared light to the cells of the body, enhancing their productivity, therefore increasing the rate of healing for our animals.
Our SpectraVet unit is a class 3B and class 4 laser.
Cycloidal Vibration Therapy (CVT)
ARC uses an Accell Animal Pro Therapy Mat to provide CVT to patients.
Cycloidal Vibration Therapy (CVT) is a non-painful and non-invasive therapeutic modality that utilises low-frequency, non-percussive vibrations in order to stimulate the body’s cells and tissues.
The cycloidal vibrations produced by the CVT device stimulate blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, ultimately promoting healing and overall well-being.
Uses of CVT for Dogs:
- Pain Relief: CVT can help reduce pain and inflammation in pets suffering from arthritis, hip dysplasia, or other joint and muscle-related issues.
- Injury Recovery: Accell CVT can aid in healing soft tissue injuries, fractures, and post-operative wounds by increasing blood circulation and reducing swelling.
- Stress Reduction: The gentle vibrations of CVT have been shown to have a calming effect on pets, helping to reduce stress and anxiety.
- Muscle Maintenance: Regular Accell CVT sessions can help maintain muscle mass and prevent atrophy in pets recovering from injuries or surgeries.
- Enhanced Mobility: Accell CVT has been shown to help improve flexibility and mobility in senior pets or those with movement difficulties.
