Benefits of Physical Therapy
The benefits of physical therapy for animals are numerous and include:
- Optimizes post surgical recovery
- Reduces pain and swelling
- Improves range of motion, flexibility, and the ability to move normally
- Accelerates healing of injured tissues
- Maximizes strength and muscle mass
- Improves general conditioning
- Assists in weight loss
- Maximizes quality of life and over-all well being, which is especially essential when dealing with chronic conditions and end of life issues
- Improves balance, coordination, and agility
- Provides owner education about how to best assist their companion in maintaining a fulfilling life
- Sports conditioning
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