Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation / IVG Hospitals

Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation

This service is available at:
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Port City Veterinary Referral Hospital

The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation department will work with your regular veterinarian to provide the comprehensive care your pet needs. Our Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner has extensive training in a wide range of restorative and rehabilitative services, and has the most advanced equipment at his disposal.

Common Diagnoses

• Cruciate Ligament Rupture
• Intervertebral Disk Herniation
• Osteoarthritis
• Fibrocartilagenous Embolism
• Brachial Plexus Injury
• Hip & Elbow Dysplasia
• Muscle & Tendon Injuries
• Degenerative Myelopathy
• Obesity
• Tick Paralysis
• Age-related Ailments

Benefits

• Quicker Return to Function
• Reduction in Pain & Inflammation
• Improved Range of Motion
• Prevention of Other Injuries

Treatments

• Gait Training
• Massage & Manual Therapies
• Superficial Thermal Therapies
• Strengthening Exercises
• Neurofacilitation
• Conditioning and Weight Management
• Passive & Active Range of Motion
• Stretching & Joint Mobilization
• Balance/Coordination Recovery
• Splinting & Bracing
• Core Stabilization
• Aquatic Therapy

Equipment

• Land Treadmill
• Underwater Treadmill
• Cavaletti Rails
• Balance/Wobble Boards
• Physioballs/Rolls
• Low Level Laser
• Electrical Stimulator
• Supportive Slings & Harnesses

Licensed Practitioner

• Charles Evans, MPT, CCRP
• Aime Hesbach, MSPT, CCRP, CCRT

Helpful Links

• American Association of Rehabilitation Veterinarians
• The University of Tennessee Department of Canine Rehabilitation